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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] |
Subject: Governmental Authority? |
Bible Note: Greetings EdB! I don't disagree with you my friend! I was simply making the point that Rom. 13:1-7 does not mean that if the government commands me to kill my baby that I have to do it. That it does not mean that if I am commanded to worship a false god that I must do it. That extreme view goes beyond the meaning of the passage in my view. However, I do think that as 'citizens' we should be involved. To sit back, for instance, while Hitler slaughters millions would be immoral. There has to be a balance between our witness and our actions! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |