Romans 13:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.”
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“Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Romans 13:5 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 24:5Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe.
- Ecclesiastes 8:2Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
- Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
- Titus 3:1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- 1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
- 1 Peter 2:19For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
- 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
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