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Romans 13:1-4 (NET)
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1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God's appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God. 2 So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment 3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation, 4 for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.
This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 1) Obedience - Submit yourself to the governing authorities
(v. 2) Obedience - He who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God
This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 1) Did God put all rulers in power? There is no authority except that which God has established
This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) NT Commands (part VII) (2011-03-14)
(v. 1) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
(v. 2) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
(v. 3) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
(v. 4) Train Them to Honor Authority (part I) (2014-03-21)
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