Romans 13:1

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 13:1

BSB

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

AKJV

Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

CPDV

Let every soul be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those who have been ordained by God.

ERV

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

NHEB

Let every person be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist are appointed by God.

SMT

Let every soul be placed under the protecting powers. For there is no power except from God: and the powers being, were ordered by God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 13:1

LeteveryG3956Adjective soulG5590Noun FemininebesubjectG5293VerbuntothehigherG5242Verb powersG1849Noun Feminine ForG1063ConjunctionthereisG2076Verb noG3756 powerG1849Noun Feminine butG1508Conjunction ofG575 GodG2316Noun MasculinethepowersG1849Noun FemininethatbeG5607Verb areG1526Verb ordainedG5021Verb ofG5259Preposition GodG2316Noun Masculine

Commentary for Romans 13:1

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 13:1

Summary

Submit to governing authorities as divinely ordained

Event

Commanding governmental submission

Estimated Time Period

c. 55-57 AD