Rom 13:1, 1Ti 2:2 | ESV | STEP | Let every person be subject to the governing authorities . For there is no authority except from God , and those that exist have been instituted by God .

Romans 13:1

Submission to the Authorities

1 Let every person ^abe subject to the governing authorities. For ^bthere is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

1 Timothy 2:2

2 ^cfor kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and ^ddignified in every way.