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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.

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

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Submission to Governing Authorities

13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities,(A) for there is no authority except that which God has established.(B) The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted,(C) and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

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