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Romans 13:1

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1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Let everyone submit to the governing authorities, since there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are instituted by God.

NLTNew Living Translation

Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except by God, and those that exist are put in place by God.

KJV 1900King James Version

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.