Romans 13:5

Submission to the Authorities

5 Therefore d you must be subject, not only because of wrath e but also for conscience' sake.

  1. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 8:2
    I say, "Keep the king's commandment for the sake of your oath to God.
  2. Cross References
    Acts 24:16
    This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.
    1 Peter 2:13
    Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether to the king as supreme.
    1 Peter 2:19
    For this is commendable, if because of conscience toward God one endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
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