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Romans 13:5

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

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Romans 13:5 — English Standard Version (ESV)

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

Romans 13:5 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

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

Romans 13:5 — New Living Translation (NLT)

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

Romans 13:5 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.

Romans 13:5 — New Century Version (NCV)

So you must yield to the government, not only because you might be punished, but because you know it is right.

Romans 13:5 — American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Romans 13:5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

Romans 13:5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Therefore, it is necessary for you to obey, not only because you’re afraid of God’s anger but also because of your own conscience. 

Romans 13:5 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

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

Romans 13:5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

Romans 13:5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

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

Romans 13:5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

You must obey the authorities. Then you will not be punished. You must also obey them because you know it is right.

Romans 13:5 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

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


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