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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: Thank You for your answer! I have another question, however. I do believe that we should obey the laws of our land. What about Christians in other countries that have different laws? Some countries don't have laws that agree with what the Bible teaches. So what then do they do...aside from those countries where it is illegal to even be a Christian? |
Bible Answer: My answer from 2 perspectives................................... Hello again God's Child 20, The first thing that pops in my head is the question, "Does your country have laws for marriage that require an official document, and recognition from an authority (Minister or Justice of the Peace, etc.)?" If your country does, then it really doesn't matter about other countries. The second thing that I think of is that all countries and cultures have some traditions and requirements for marriage. I would say that a Christian should follow them as long as they don't specifically contradict anything in the Bible. |