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Romans 13:5

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13:5Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities3 but also because of your conscience.4

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Footnotes

  1. 3 Grk “its wrath”; the referent (the governing authorities) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
  2. 4 Grk “because of (the) conscience,” but the English possessive “your” helps to show whose conscience the context implies.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath but also because of your conscience.

NLTNew Living Translation

So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

KJV 1900King James Version

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.