Romans 13:2

The Text-Critical English New Testament

So then, whoever resists authority opposes what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

Cross References

Matthew 23:13

“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. Therefore you will receive a more severe judgment.

Mark 12:40

who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive a more severe judgment.”

Luke 20:47

They devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive a more severe judgment.”

Romans 13:1

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do yoʋ wish to have no fear of the one in authority? Do what is good, and yoʋ will have praise from him.

Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to be subject to authority, not only because of wrath, but also because of conscience.

Romans 9:19

Yoʋ will say to me then, “Why does he still find fault? For who can resist his will?”

Titus 3:1

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

1 Peter 2:13

Therefore, be subject to every human institution for the sake of the Lord, whether to the king as supreme,