Romans 13:2

God's Word

Therefore, whoever resists the government opposes what God has established. Those who resist will bring punishment on themselves.

Cross References

Exodus 16:8

Moses also said, “The Lord will give you meat to eat in the evening and all the food you want in the morning. The Lord has heard you complaining about him. Who are we? You’re not complaining about us but about the Lord.”

Isaiah 58:2

They look for me every day and want to know my ways. They act as if they were a nation that has done what is right and as if they haven’t disregarded God’s judgment ⌞on them⌟. They ask me for just decrees. They want God to be near them.

Matthew 23:13

“How horrible it will be for you, experts in Moses’ Teachings and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You lock people out of the kingdom of heaven. You don’t enter it yourselves, and you don’t permit others to enter when they try.

Mark 12:40

They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The experts in Moses’ Teachings will receive the most severe punishment.”

Luke 20:47

They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The experts in Moses’ Teachings will receive the most severe punishment.”

Romans 13:1

Every person should obey the government in power. No government would exist if it hadn’t been established by God. The governments which exist have been put in place by God.

Romans 13:3

People who do what is right don’t have to be afraid of the government. But people who do what is wrong should be afraid of it. Would you like to live without being afraid of the government? Do what is right, and it will praise you.

Romans 13:5

Therefore, it is necessary for you to obey, not only because you’re afraid of God’s anger but also because of your own conscience.

Romans 9:19

You may ask me, “Why does God still find fault with anyone? Who can resist whatever God wants to do?”

Titus 3:1

Remind believers to willingly place themselves under the authority of government officials. Believers should obey them and be ready to help them with every good thing they do.

James 3:1

Brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers. You know that we who teach will be judged more severely.

1 Peter 2:13

Place yourselves under the authority of human governments to please the Lord. Obey the emperor. He holds the highest position of authority.