Romans 13:1

Weymouth NT

Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.

Cross References

Matthew 6:13

and bring us not into temptation, but rescue us from the Evil one.'

John 19:11

»You would have had no power whatever over me,« replied Jesus, »had it not been granted you from above. On that account he who has delivered me up to you is more guilty than you are.«

Acts 2:41

Those, therefore, who joyfully welcomed his Message were baptized; and on that one day about three thousand persons were added to them;

Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with goodness.

Romans 13:2

Therefore the man who rebels against his ruler is resisting God's will; and those who thus resist will bring punishment upon themselves.

Ephesians 5:21

and submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

1 Timothy 2:2

including kings and all who are in high station, in order that we may live peaceful and tranquil lives with all godliness and gravity.

Titus 3:1

Remind people that they must submit to the rulers who are in authority over them; that they must obey the magistrates, be prepared for every right action,

Jude 1:8

Yet in just the same way these dreamers also pollute the body, while they set authority at naught and speak evil of dignities.

Revelation 1:5

and from Jesus Christ, the truthful witness, the first of the dead to be born to Life, and the Ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins with His own blood,

Revelation 17:14

They will make war upon the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them; for He is Lord of lords and King of kings. And those who accompany Him –called, as they are, and chosen, and faithful– shall share in the victory.«

Revelation 19:16

And on His outer garment and on His thigh He has a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.