Romans 13:2

New American Bible - revised edition

Therefore, whoever resists authority opposes what God has appointed, and those who oppose it will bring judgment upon themselves.

Cross References

Exodus 16:8

And Moses said, “When the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening and in the morning your fill of bread, and hears the grumbling you utter against him, who then are we? Your grumbling is not against us, but against the Lord.”

Isaiah 58:2

They seek me day after day, and desire to know my ways, Like a nation that has done what is just and not abandoned the judgment of their God; They ask of me just judgments, they desire to draw near to God.

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter. [

Mark 12:40

They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.” The Poor Widow’s Contribution.

Luke 20:47

They devour the houses of widows and, as a pretext, recite lengthy prayers. They will receive a very severe condemnation.”

Romans 13:1

Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a cause of fear to good conduct, but to evil. Do you wish to have no fear of authority? Then do what is good and you will receive approval from it,

Romans 13:5

Therefore, it is necessary to be subject not only because of the wrath but also because of conscience.

Romans 9:19

You will say to me then, “Why [then] does he still find fault? For who can oppose his will?”

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be under the control of magistrates and authorities, to be obedient, to be open to every good enterprise.

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you realize that we will be judged more strictly,

1 Peter 2:13

Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether it be to the king as supreme