Romans
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 13:5
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 13:5 Context
2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3For 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: 4For 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. 5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
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Translation Details for Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Other Translations for Romans 13:5
Bible Commentary for Romans 13:5
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.
Wherfore ye must needs be subiect, not onely for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.
- English Revised Version
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
- World English Bible