Rom 13:1-7 | NASB1995 | STEP | Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities . For there is no authority except from God , and those which exist are established by God .

Romans 13:1-7

1 Every ^{▼▼ Or soul
,} ^bperson is to be in ^csubjection to the governing authorities. For ^dthere is no authority except ^{▼▼ Lit by}from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore ^{▼▼ Lit he who}whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3 For ^grulers are not a cause of fear for ^{▼▼ Lit good work}good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; 4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an ⁱavenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. 5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also ^jfor conscience’ sake. 6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. 7 ^kRender to all what is due them: ^ltax to whom tax is due; ^mcustom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.