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Romans 13:5

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans 13:5 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Wherefore `ye' must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

    ASV

  • So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.

    BBE

  • Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

    DBY

  • Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

    WEB

  • Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

    YLT

  • Wherefore all of you must essentially be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

    ENG

  • Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

    WBT

  • Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

    BSB

In context

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.

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