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Romans 13:1-3
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Romans 13:1-3
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Be Subject To Authorities: They Are Established By God
13 Let every soul be subject[a] to superior authorities. For there is no authority except by God. And the existing ones are established[b] by God. 2 So then the one opposing[c] the authority has resisted[d] the ordinance[e] of God. And the ones having resisted will receive[f] judgment on themselves.
Rulers are God’s Servants To Reward Good And Punish Evil
3 For the rulers are not a fear to good work, but to evil[g]. Now do you want to not be fearing the authority? Be doing good, and you will have praise[h] from him[i]—
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- Romans 13:1 Or, submit himself.
- Romans 13:1 Or, put in place, stationed, arranged, assigned.
- Romans 13:2 Or, setting himself against.
- Romans 13:2 Or, stood against.
- Romans 13:2 Or, decree, direction. The authority of government is God’s decree. Paul is commanding submission to this authority, however it is expressed in your nation. In some nations this includes active involvement in government; in others, citizens have little input.
- Romans 13:2 That is, from God, whose decree you have resisted. Secondarily, from the authorities, if you are caught.
- Romans 13:3 That is, civil evil, crime.
- Romans 13:3 This is the general rule. Paul does not deal here with exceptions. Paul himself was persecuted for doing good, for proclaiming the gospel.
- Romans 13:3 Or, it, the authority.
Romanos 13:1-3
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Romanos 13:1-3
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El respeto a las autoridades
13 Todos deben someterse a las autoridades públicas, pues no hay autoridad que Dios no haya dispuesto, así que las que existen fueron establecidas por él. 2 Por lo tanto, todo el que se opone a la autoridad se rebela contra lo que Dios ha instituido. Los que así proceden recibirán castigo. 3 Porque los gobernantes no están para infundir terror a los que hacen lo bueno, sino a los que hacen lo malo. ¿Quieres librarte del miedo a la autoridad? Haz lo bueno y tendrás su aprobación,
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Romans 13:1-3
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Romans 13:1-3
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Submission to Governing Authorities
13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities,(A) for there is no authority except that which God has established.(B) The authorities that exist have been established by God. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted,(C) and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.(D)
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