Romans 13:1

James Moffatt - New Testament

Every subject must obey the government-authorities, for no authority exists apart from God; the existing authorities have been constituted by God.

Cross References

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be submissive to their rulers and authorities; they must obey, they must be ready for any good work,

John 19:11

Jesus answered, "You would have no power over me, unless it had been granted you from above. So you are less guilty than he who betrayed me to you."

Jude 1:8

Despite it all, these visionaries pollute their flesh, scorn the Powers celestial, and scoff at the angelic Glories.

Ephesians 5:21

Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Revelation 19:16

And on his robe, upon his thigh, his name is written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead, and the prince over the kings of earth; to him who loves us and has loosed us from our sins by shedding his blood —

Revelation 17:14

They will wage war on the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings — the Lamb and the elect, the chosen, the faithful who are with him."

Matthew 6:13

and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.'

Acts 2:41

So those who accepted what he said were baptized; about three thousand souls were brought in, that day.

Romans 12:21

Do not let evil get the better of you; get the better of evil by doing good.

Romans 13:2

Hence anyone who resists authority is opposing the divine order, and the opposition will bring judgment on themselves.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all in authority, that we may lead a tranquil life in all piety and gravity;