Romans 13:1

New International Reader's Version

All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God.

Cross References

Psalm 62:11

God, I have heard you say two things. One is that power belongs to you, God.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, have respect for the Lord and the king. Don’t join with officials who disobey them.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons. He removes some kings from power. He causes other kings to rule. The wisdom of those who are wise comes from him. He gives knowledge to those who have understanding.

Daniel 4:17

“ ‘The decision is announced by holy messengers. So all who are alive will know that the Most High God is King. He rules over all kingdoms on earth. He gives them to anyone he wants. Sometimes he puts the least important people in charge of them.’

Daniel 4:32

You will be driven away from people. You will live with the wild animals. You will eat grass just as an ox does. Seven periods of time will pass by for you. Then you will recognize that the Most High God rules over all kingdoms on earth. He gives them to anyone he wants.”

Matthew 6:13

Keep us from sinning when we are tempted. Save us from the evil one.’

John 19:11

Jesus answered, “You were given power from heaven. If you weren’t, you would have no power over me. So the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.”

Acts 2:41

Those who accepted his message were baptized. About 3,000 people joined the believers that day.

Romans 12:21

Don’t let evil overcome you. Overcome evil by doing good.

Romans 13:2

So whoever opposes the authorities opposes leaders whom God has appointed. Those who do that will be judged.

Ephesians 5:21

Follow the lead of one another because of your respect for Christ.

Deuteronomy 17:12

Someone might show that they don’t respect the judge. Or they will show that they don’t respect the priest. The priest will serve the Lord your God at the place God will choose. If anyone doesn’t show respect for these people, that person must be put to death. Remove that evil person from Israel.

1 Timothy 2:2

Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.

Titus 3:1

Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.

Jude 1:8

In the very same way, these ungodly people act on their evil dreams. So they make their own bodies impure. They don’t accept authority. And they say evil things against heavenly beings.

Revelation 1:5

May grace and peace come to you from Jesus Christ. He is the faithful witness, so what he has shown can be trusted. He was the first to rise from the dead. He rules over the kings of the earth. Glory and power belong to Jesus Christ who loves us! He has set us free from our sins by pouring out his blood for us.

Revelation 17:14

They will make war against the Lamb. But the Lamb will have victory over them. That’s because he is the most powerful Lord of all and the greatest King of all. His appointed, chosen and faithful followers will be with him.”

Revelation 19:16

Here is the name that is written on the rider’s robe and on his thigh. The Greatest King of All and the Most Powerful Lord of All

1 Samuel 2:8

He raises poor people up from the trash pile. He lifts needy people out of the ashes. He lets them sit with princes. He gives them places of honor. “The foundations of the earth belong to the Lord. On them he has set the world.