Romans 13:2

The Passion Translation

So to resist authority is to resist the divine order of God, which results in severe consequences.

Cross References

Isaiah 58:2

Yes, daily they seem to seek me, pretending that they delight to know my ways, as though they were a nation that does what is right and had not rejected the law of their God. They ask me to show them the right way, acting as though they are eager to be close to me.

Matthew 23:13

“Great sorrow awaits you religious scholars and you Pharisees—such frauds and pretenders! You do all you can to keep people from experiencing the reality of heaven’s kingdom realm. Not only do you refuse to enter in, you also forbid anyone else from entering in!

Mark 12:40

For appearance’s sake, they will pray long religious prayers at the homes of widows for an offering, cheating them out of their very livelihood. Beware of them all, for they will one day be stripped of honor, and the judgment they receive will be severe.”

Luke 20:47

And for an offering they will pray long religious prayers at the homes of widows, cheating them out of their very livelihood. Beware of them all, because one day the Judge will strip them of honor, and judge them severely.”

Romans 13:1

Every person must submit to and support the authorities over him. For there can be no authority in the universe except by God’s appointment, which means that every authority that exists has been instituted by God.

Romans 13:3

For civil authorities don’t intimidate those who are doing good, but those who are doing evil. So do what is right and you’ll never need to fear those in authority. They will commend you for your good citizenship.

Romans 13:5

You are compelled to obey them, not just to avoid punishment, but because you want to live with a clean conscience.

Romans 9:19

Well then, one might ask, “If God is in complete control, how could he blame us? For who can resist whatever he wants done?”

Titus 3:1

Remind people to respect their governmental leaders on every level as law-abiding citizens and to be ready to fulfill their civic duty.

James 3:1

My dear brothers and sisters, don’t be so eager to become a teacher in the church since you know that we who teach are held to a higher standard of judgment.

1 Peter 2:13

In order to honor the Lord, you must respect and defer to the authority of every human institution, whether it be the highest ruler