Romans 13:2

New King James Version

Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:13

Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,

Titus 3:1

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

James 3:1

My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.

Romans 13:5

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

Mark 12:40

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

Luke 20:47

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

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 do you allow those who are entering to go in.

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek Me daily, And delight to know My ways, As 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 God.

Exodus 16:8

Also Moses said, “This shall be seen when the Lord gives you meat to eat in the evening, and in the morning bread to the full; for the Lord hears your complaints which you make against Him. And what are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the Lord.”

Romans 9:19

You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?”

Romans 13:1

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

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.