Romans 13:1
King James Version
13 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.
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Romans 13:1
Complete Jewish Bible
13 Everyone is to obey the governing authorities. For there is no authority that is not from God, and the existing authorities have been placed where they are by God.
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Romans 13:1
New Living Translation
Respect for Authority
13 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.
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Romans 13:1
New American Standard Bible
Be Subject to Government
13 Every [a](A)person is to be (B)subject to the governing authorities. For (C)there is no authority except [b]from God, and those which exist are established by God.
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- Romans 13:1 Or soul
- Romans 13:1 Lit by
Daniel 2:21
King James Version
21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
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Daniel 2:21
Complete Jewish Bible
21 he brings the changes of seasons and times;
he installs and deposes kings;
he gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to those with discernment.
Daniel 2:21
New Living Translation
21 He controls the course of world events;
he removes kings and sets up other kings.
He gives wisdom to the wise
and knowledge to the scholars.
Daniel 2:21
New American Standard Bible
21 It is He who (A)changes the times and the periods;
He (B)removes kings and appoints kings;
He gives (C)wisdom to wise men,
And knowledge to [a]people of understanding.
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- Daniel 2:21 Lit knowers of
Daniel 4:17
King James Version
17 This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
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Daniel 4:17
Complete Jewish Bible
17 (20) The tree you saw which grew and became strong until its crown reached the sky, and it could be seen throughout the whole earth,
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Daniel 4:17
New Living Translation
17 For this has been decreed by the messengers[a];
it is commanded by the holy ones,
so that everyone may know
that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world.
He gives them to anyone he chooses—
even to the lowliest of people.”
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- 4:17 Aramaic the watchers.
Daniel 4:17
New American Standard Bible
17 This sentence is by the decree of the angelic watchers,
And the decision is a command of the holy ones,
In order that the living may (A)know
That the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind,
And (B)He grants it to whomever He wishes
And sets over it the (C)lowliest of people.”
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