Romans 13:5

Plain English Version

So you have to do what they say, so that they don’t punish you. And you know that it is the right thing to do, so you will not feel bad about it.

Cross References

Acts 24:16

So I always try to do whatever God wants, and I always try to do whatever other people want too. You see, I want to feel good about everything I do.

Romans 13:6

You have to pay tax money to the government too, for the same reason. Those government bosses work for God, and they need that money to do their job.

1 Peter 3:16

Tell them clearly, and respect them as you talk to them. Make sure you always live the right way, so you don’t feel shame. Some people rubbish Christians, but if they see you doing the right things, they will feel shame about themselves.