Romans 13:1
1Obey Your GovernmentEvery person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. ▼▼Lit. except by God
The existing authorities have been established by God,Prov 8:15-16; Dan 2:21; 4:32; John 19:11; Titus 3:1; 1Pet 2:13 Colossians 1:10
10so that you might live in a manner worthy of the Lord and be fully pleasing to him ▼▼Lit. to all pleasing
as you bear fruit in every good work and grow in the full knowledge of God.John 15:16; 2Cor 9:8; Eph 4:1; Phil 1:11, 27; 1Thes 2:12; 4:1; Titus 3:1; Heb 13:21 2 Timothy 2:21
21Therefore, if anyone stops associating with ▼▼Lit. cleanses himself from
these people, he will become a special utensil, set apart for the owner's use, prepared for every good work.Isa 52:11; 2Tim 3:17; Titus 3:1 Hebrews 13:21
21equip you with everything good ▼▼Other mss. read for every good work
to do his will, accomplishing in us ▼▼Other mss. read you
what pleases him through Jesus Christ. To him be glory forever and ever! ▼▼Other mss. lack and ever
Amen.Gal 1:5; Phil 2:13; 2Thes 2:17; 2Tim 4:18; 1Pet 5:10; Rev 1:6 1 Peter 2:13
13For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,Matt 22:21; Rom 13:1; Titus 3:1
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