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NASB | Romans 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15] |
Bible Question:
I read the marriage questions on here and did not find what I am looking for. Our son is getting married or should I say having a ceremony in a few months. He and his girlfriend seem to think that they do not need a"piece of paper" by the state to be married. That God is the only one that matters and that the law has no say if they are married or not. I am wondering if there is a book or verse in the Bible that we could use to show them what God expects of a lawful marriage. The son and girlfriend has really went way out there and they think paying taxes and the government has no right telling them what they have to do. We are very worried about the direction they are taking. The kids are saying that in the Bible it is wrong for our government to demand taxes,or a marriage license. They live in Kansas and they are telling us that they do not have to have a marriage license anyway and that this ceremony will be a legal and a Godly marriage. Hope you can help. |
Bible Answer: yellowrose61: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum. I can state with assurance having been a pastor in Kansas, and marring several couples, that there is no such "legal' marriage without a Kansas Marriage license. I have been told there is no such thing as a Common Law marriage any where in the United States any longer. There is no wiggle-room left for this couple. They can say as many vows to each other as they want, but it amounts to a hill of beans sa far as any legal marriage goes. Sorry to tell you this. justme |