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Romans 13:2

English Standard Version

2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

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American Standard Version

Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

Christian Standard Bible

So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves.

King James Version

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

New American Standard Bible

Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.

New International Version

Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

New King James Version

Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

New Living Translation

So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.

World English Bible

Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.