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Romans 13:1

English Standard Version

1 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.

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American Standard Version

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

Christian 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.

King 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.

New American Standard Bible

Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.

New International Version

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.

New King James Version

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

New 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.

World English Bible

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.