Romans 13:1

Expanded Bible

Christians Should Obey the Law

13 All of you must ·yield [obey; submit; be subject] to the government ·rulers [authorities]. [^LBecause; For] ·No one rules [^LThere is no authority] ·unless God has given him the power to rule [^Lexcept by/through God], and ·no one rules now without that power from God [^Lthose that exist are appointed/established by God].