Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A person’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
Romans 13:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath but also because of your conscience. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore one must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath and escape punishment, but also as a matter of principle and for the sake of conscience. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. Common English Bible That is why it is necessary to place yourself under the government’s authority, not only to avoid God’s punishment but also for the sake of your conscience. Catholic Public Domain Version For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. |
Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A person’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed.
And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are God’s servants, continually attending to these tasks.
Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honourably in everything.
For it brings favour if, because of a consciousness of God, someone endures grief from suffering unjustly.
Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame.