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Romans 13:2
King James Version
Romans 13:2
King James Version
2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
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Romans 13:2
New International Version
Romans 13:2
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2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted,(A) and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:2
English Standard Version
Romans 13:2
English Standard Version
2 Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
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Romans 13:2
Christian Standard Bible
Romans 13:2
Christian Standard Bible
2 So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves.
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Romans 13:2
New American Standard Bible 1995
Romans 13:2
New American Standard Bible 1995
2 Therefore [a]whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
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- Romans 13:2 Lit he who
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