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Romans 13:1-2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Romans 13:1-2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Be Subject To Authorities: They Are Established By God
13 Let every soul be subject[a] to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. And the existing ones are established[b] by God. 2 So then the one opposing[c] the authority has resisted[d] the ordinance[e] of God. And the ones having resisted will receive[f] judgment on themselves.
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- Romans 13:1 Or, submit himself.
- Romans 13:1 Or, put in place, stationed, arranged, assigned.
- Romans 13:2 Or, setting himself against.
- Romans 13:2 Or, stood against.
- Romans 13:2 Or, decree, direction. The authority of government is God’s decree. Paul is commanding submission to this authority, however it is expressed in your nation. In some nations this includes active involvement in government; in others, citizens have little input.
- Romans 13:2 That is, from God, whose decree you have resisted. Secondarily, from the authorities, if you are caught.
Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) 
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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