Romans 13:1-3

Revised Geneva Translation

13 Let every soul be subject to the superior authorities. For there is no authority except from God. And the existing authority is ordained by God.

² Therefore, whoever resists that authority, resists the ordinance of God. And those who resist, shall receive condemnation upon themselves.

³ For rulers are not to be feared for good works, but for evil. Do you, then, wish to be without fear of authority? Do well, and you shall have of the same.