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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: In ref to Rom 13:1, should a Christian submit to a leader who lives in unrighteousness and wickedness |
Bible Answer: What government ruled the world at the time Romans chapter 13 was written? The only governments Christians must submit to are those whose authority is from God [by His permission, His sanction]. According to Romans 13:1, how many governments would that include? |