Romans 13:2

Modern English Version

Therefore whoever resists the authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

Cross References

Exodus 16:8

Then Moses said, “This will happen when the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and bread in the morning to satisfy, for 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, as a nation that has done righteousness and has not forsaken the ordinance of their God. They ask Me for the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching God.

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven against men. For you neither enter yourselves, nor allow those who are entering to go in.

Mark 12:40

who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation.”

Luke 20:47

who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive greater condemnation.”

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist are appointed by God.

Romans 13:3

Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from him,

Romans 13:5

So it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience.

Romans 9:19

You will then say to me, “Why does He yet find fault? For who can resist His will?”

Titus 3:1

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

James 3:1

My brothers, not many of you should become teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater judgment.

1 Peter 2:13

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