Romans 13:2

Lighthouse Bible 2006

Whoever therefore resists the authority, resists the appointment of God: and those who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation.

Cross References

Exodus 16:8

And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; because the LORD hears your murmurings which you murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, like a nation that did righteousness, and did not forsake the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God.

Matthew 23:13

But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, nor permit those who are entering to go in.

Mark 12:40

Who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

Luke 20:47

Who devour widows’ houses, and for a show make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

Romans 13:1

Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Do you desire then not to fear the authority? Do what is good, and you shall have praise from the same:

Romans 13:5

Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Romans 9:19

You will say then to me, Why does he yet find fault? For who has resisted his will?

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey government officials, to be ready for every good work,

James 3:1

My brethren, do not have many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves to every government authority for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;