Rom 13:1, Col 1:10, 2Ti 2:21, Heb 13:21, 1Pe 2:13 | ISV | STEP | Obey Your Government Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,

Romans 13:1

1 Obey Your Government

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. ^{▼▼Lit. except by God} The existing authorities have been established by God,Prov 8:15-16; Dan 2:21; 4:32; John 19:11; Titus 3:1; 1Pet 2:13

Colossians 1:10

10 so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him ^{▼▼Lit. to all pleasing} as you bear fruit in every good work and grow in the full knowledge of God.John 15:16; 2Cor 9:8; Eph 4:1; Phil 1:11, 27; 1Thes 2:12; 4:1; Titus 3:1; Heb 13:21

2 Timothy 2:21

21 Therefore, if anyone stops associating with ^{▼▼Lit. cleanses himself from} these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good work.Isa 52:11; 2Tim 3:17; Titus 3:1

Hebrews 13:21

21 equip you with everything good ^{▼▼Other mss. read for every good work} to do his will, accomplishing in us ^{▼▼Other mss. read you} what pleases him through Jesus Christ. To him be glory forever and ever! ^{▼▼Other mss. lack and ever} Amen.Gal 1:5; Phil 2:13; 2Thes 2:17; 2Tim 4:18; 1Pet 5:10; Rev 1:6

1 Peter 2:13

13 For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,Matt 22:21; Rom 13:1; Titus 3:1