Romans 13:5 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Romans 13:5 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 13:5 in 6 Bible Translations

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Romans 13:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.”

Romans 13:5 — World English Bible

Romans 13:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

Romans 13:5 — American Standard Version

Romans 13:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,”

Romans 13:5 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 13:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

Romans 13:5 — Darby Translation

Romans 13:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Wherefore ye must bee subiect, not because of wrath only, but also for conscience sake.”

Romans 13:5 — Geneva Bible

Romans 13:5 in Context — Romans 13

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

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

6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

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What Does Romans 13:5 Mean?

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