Romans 13:5
5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.u
Romans 13:5 — English Standard Version (ESV)
5 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)
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans 13:5 — New Living Translation (NLT)
5 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)
5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:5 — New Century Version (NCV)
5 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)
5 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)
5 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)
5 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)
5 Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience.
Romans 13:5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
5 Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.
Romans 13:5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
5 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)
5 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)
5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.