Romans 13:2 - Revised Version 1885 Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgement. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Therefore he who resists and sets himself up against the authorities resists what God has appointed and arranged [in divine order]. And those who resist will bring down judgment upon themselves [receiving the penalty due them]. American Standard Version (1901) Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. Common English Bible So anyone who opposes the authority is standing against what God has established. People who take this kind of stand will get punished. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation. |
And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning bread to the full; for that the LORD heareth your murmurings which ye murmur against him: and what are we? your murmurings are not against us, but against the LORD.
Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways: as a nation that did righteousness and forsook not the ordinance of their God, they ask of me righteous ordinances, they delight to draw near unto God.
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.
they which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers; these shall receive greater condemnation.
which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he still find fault? For who withstandeth his will?
Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
Be not many teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgement.
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;