Romans 13:5

Easy To Read Version

So you must obey the government. You should obey because you might be punished if you don’t obey. And you should also obey because you know that is the right thing to do.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 8:1

No one can understand and explain things the way a wise man can. His wisdom makes him happy. It changes a sad face into a happy one.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.

Acts 24:16

This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and men.

Romans 13:6

And this is why you pay taxes too. Those rulers are working for God and give all their time to the work of ruling.

Hebrews 13:18

Continue praying for us. We feel right about the things we do, because we always try to do the best thing.

1 Peter 2:19

A person might have to suffer even when he has done nothing wrong. If that person thinks of God and bears the pain, then this pleases God.

1 Peter 3:16

But answer those people in a gentle way with respect. Always be able to feel that you are doing right. When you do that, the people who say bad things about you will be made ashamed. They say these bad things about the good way you live in Christ. They will be made ashamed for the bad things they said about you.