Romans 13:2
Romans chapter 13 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Context
v.1Let 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.
v.2This passage
v.3For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 20:47
who devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
- Matthew 23:13
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye shut the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye enter not in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering in to enter.
- 1 Peter 2:13
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
- Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
- Titus 3:1
Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
- Jeremiah 23:8
but, As Jehovah liveth, who brought up and who led the seed of the house of Israel out of the north country, and from all the countries whither I had driven them. And they shall dwell in their own land.