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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: Christian Opposition Polictian SINNED! |
Bible Note: No, Romans 13 does not prohibit lawfull behaviour. A politician (who happens to be a christian) has the same freedom to vote his conscience as any one else. Politicians are part of the goverment. They have been duly elected and given authority to make or change laws, raise revenues etc. John |