Romans 13:2

Tree of Life Version

So whoever opposes the authority has resisted God’s direction, and those who have resisted will bring judgment on themselves.

Cross References

Exodus 16:8

Then Moses said, “Adonai will give you meat to eat in the evening and enough bread to fill you in the morning, since Adonai hears your complaints that you mutter against Him, what are we? Your complaining is not against us, but against Adonai!”

Isaiah 58:2

Yet they seek Me day to day and delight to know My ways, as if they were a nation that did right, and had not forsaken their God’s decree. They ask Me for righteous judgments; they delight in the nearness of God.”

Matthew 23:13

“But woe to you, Torah scholars and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut people out of the kingdom of heaven. For you do not enter yourselves, nor do you let those enter who are trying to go in.

Mark 12:40

They devour widows’ houses and make long prayers as a show. These men will receive greater condemnation!”

Luke 20:47

They devour widows’ houses and make long prayers as a show. These men will receive greater condemnation!”

Romans 13:1

Let every person submit himself to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are put in place by God.

Romans 13:3

For leaders cause no fear for good behavior, but for bad. Now if you do not want to fear the authority, do what is good and you will get his approval—

Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to be in submission—not only because of punishment but also because of conscience.

Romans 9:19

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

Titus 3:1

Remind the people to be submitted to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, since you know that we will receive a stricter judgment.

1 Peter 2:13

For the Lord’s sake, submit yourselves to every human authority—whether to a king as supreme,