Romans 13:1-2

Expanded Bible

Christians Should Obey the Law

13 All of you must ·yield [obey; submit; be subject] to the government ·rulers [authorities]. [^LBecause; For] ·No one rules [^LThere is no authority] ·unless God has given him the power to rule [^Lexcept by/through God], and ·no one rules now without that power from God [^Lthose that exist are appointed/established by God]. ² So those who ·are against the government [rebel/resist the authority] are really ·against [resisting; opposing] what God has ·commanded [ordained; instituted]. And they will bring ·punishment [judgment] on themselves.