Romans 13:1

Romans chapter 13 · verse 1 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

Context

v.1This passage

v.2Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Samuel 2:8

    He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, He lifteth up the needy from the dunghill, To make them sit with princes, And inherit the throne of glory: For the pillars of the earth are Jehovah’s, And he hath set the world upon them.

  • Revelation 19:16

    And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

  • Revelation 1:5

    and from Jesus Christ, who isthe faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loveth us, and loosed us from our sins by his blood;

  • John 19:11

    Jesus answered him, Thou wouldest have no power against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath greater sin.

  • Psalms 62:11

    God hath spoken once, Twice have I heard this, That power belongeth unto God.

  • Jude 1:8

    Yet in like manner these also in their dreamings defile the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities.