Romans 13:2

New International Reader's Version

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

Cross References

Exodus 16:8

Moses also said, “You will know that the Lord has heard you speak against him. He will give you meat to eat in the evening. He’ll give you all the bread you want in the morning. But who are we? You aren’t speaking against us. You are speaking against the Lord.”

Isaiah 58:2

Day after day they worship me. They seem ready and willing to know how I want them to live. They act as if they were a nation that does what is right. They act as if they have not turned away from my commands. They claim to want me to give them fair decisions. They seem ready and willing to come near and worship me.

Matthew 23:13

“How terrible it will be for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You pretenders! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You yourselves do not enter. And you will not let those enter who are trying to.

Mark 12:40

They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish these men very much.”

Luke 20:47

They take over the houses of widows. They say long prayers to show off. God will punish these men very much.”

Romans 13:1

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.

Romans 13:3

If you do what is right, you won’t need to be afraid of your rulers. But watch out if you do what is wrong! You don’t want to be afraid of those in authority, do you? Then do what is right, and you will be praised.

Romans 13:5

You must obey the authorities. Then you will not be punished. You must also obey them because you know it is right.

Romans 9:19

One of you will say to me, “Then why does God still blame us? Who can oppose what he wants to do?”

Titus 3:1

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

James 3:1

My brothers and sisters, most of you shouldn’t become teachers. That’s because you know that those of us who teach will be held more accountable.

1 Peter 2:13

Follow the lead of every human authority. Do this for the Lord’s sake. Obey the emperor. He is the highest authority.