Romans 13:2

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So whoever rebels against the government is rebelling against an authority that God has established, and anyone who does that will be judged.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:13

For the Lord’s sake, follow the lead of every human authority. Obey the emperor, who is the highest authority.

Titus 3:1

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

James 3:1

My brothers and sisters, most of you shouldn’t become teachers, because you know that those of us who do teach will be judged more strictly.

Romans 13:5

So you must obey the authorities, and not just so that you won’t be punished, but because that’s the right thing to do.

Mark 12:40

But they cheat widows out of their houses and say long prayers just to show off. God will punish them very severely.”

Luke 20:47

But they cheat widows out of their houses and say long prayers to show off. God will punish them severely.”

Matthew 23:13

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You shut the door of the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. You don’t enter yourselves, but you won’t let in other people who are trying to enter.

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?”

Romans 13:1

Everyone should obey the government, because the government gets its authority from God. God has established the government.

Romans 13:3

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