Romans 13:5 - Easy To Read Version

⁵ So you must obey the government. You should obey because you might be punished if you don’t obey. And you should also obey because you know that is the right thing to do.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ 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)

⁵ Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Common English Bible

⁵ 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

⁵ 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

⁵ Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

Romans 13:5 Tagairtí Cros

Ecclesiastes 8:1

No one can understand and explain things the way a wise man can. His wisdom makes him happy. It changes a sad face into a happy one.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I say you should always obey the king’s command. Do this because you made a promise to God.

Acts 24:16

This is why I always try to do what I believe is right before God and men.

Romans 13:6

And this is why you pay taxes too. Those rulers are working for God and give all their time to the work of ruling.

Hebrews 13:18

Continue praying for us. We feel right about the things we do, because we always try to do the best thing.

1 Peter 2:19

A person might have to suffer even when he has done nothing wrong. If that person thinks of God and bears the pain, then this pleases God.

1 Peter 3:16

But answer those people in a gentle way with respect. Always be able to feel that you are doing right. When you do that, the people who say bad things about you will be made ashamed. They say these bad things about the good way you live in Christ. They will be made ashamed for the bad things they said about you.