Rom 13:1 | MHM | STEP | Submission to Government Authorities In this section, Paul teaches Christians about their duties toward government and those in authority. He explains that all authority comes from God, and that rulers are meant to keep order and punish wrongdoers. Paul encourages believers to obey laws, pay taxes, and show respect, not just to avoid punishment but because it is the right thing to do before God. This teaching helps Christians understand how to live peacefully and honorably in society, even when the government is not perfect. v. 1 : “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God” (Romans 13:1 ). Paul tells all Christians to obey the rulers and government. He says that all authority comes from God, so to resist the government is, in a way, to resist what God has set up.

‏ Romans 13:1

Submission to Government Authorities

In this section, Paul teaches Christians about their duties toward government and those in authority. He explains that all authority comes from God, and that rulers are meant to keep order and punish wrongdoers. Paul encourages believers to obey laws, pay taxes, and show respect, not just to avoid punishment but because it is the right thing to do before God. This teaching helps Christians understand how to live peacefully and honorably in society, even when the government is not perfect.

v. 1: “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God” (Romans 13:1 ^a). Paul tells all Christians to obey the rulers and government. He says that all authority comes from God, so to resist the government is, in a way, to resist what God has set up.