Romans 13:2

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

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Other Translations for Romans 13:2

BSB
Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
AKJV
Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
CPDV
And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves.
ERV
Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
NHEB
Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
SMT
So he opposing the power, has resisted the arrangement of God: and they having resisted shall receive to themselves judgment.

Commentary for Romans 13:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Romans 13:2
Summary
Resisting authority brings divine judgment
Event
Warning against authority resistance
Estimated Time Period
c. 55-57 AD
Category
Judgment