Romans 13:5
“Wherfore ye must needs be subiect, not onely for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
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Romans 13:5 Context
3For rulers are not a terrour to good works, but to the euill. Wilt thou then not bee afraide of the power? doe that which is good, and thou shalt haue praise of the same. 4For hee is the minister of God to thee for good: but if thou do that which is euill, be afraid: for he beareth not the sword in vaine: for he is the minister of God, a reuenger to execute wrath vpon him that doeth euill. 5Wherfore ye must needs be subiect, not onely for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are Gods ministers, attending continually vpon this very thing. 7Render therfore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due, custome to whome custome, feare to whome feare, honour to whom honour.
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Other Translations for Romans 13:5
Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
- King James Version
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherefore `ye' must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.
- Basic English Bible
Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
- Webster's Bible
We must obey therefore, not only in order to escape punishment, but also for conscience' sake.
- Weymouth Bible
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
- World English Bible
And therfor bi nede be ye suget, not oneli for wraththe, but also for conscience.
- Wycliffe Bible
Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wesley's Notes for Romans 13:5
13:5 Not only for fear of wrath - That is, punishment from man. But for conscience' sake - Out of obedience to God.
People's Bible Notes for Romans 13:5
Ro 13:5 Wherefore . . . not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. There are two reasons for obedience to the civil ruler: (1) If one fails to obey him, he will be a subject of his wrath (judgment) and be punished. (2) It is God's will that we should obey our civil rulers. Hence, conscience should be a motive.