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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:
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? AMPLIFIED Romans 13:1 LET EVERY person be loyally subject to the governing (civil) authorities. For there is no authority except from God [by His permission, His sanction], and those that exist do so by God's appointment. [Prov. 8:15.] |
Bible Answer: The ruling government at the time was the Roman Empire. Romans 13:1 answers your question. "For there is no authority except from God and those that exist do so by Gods appiontment." This means all authorites. They rule because at the moment they are allowed to by God, whether for good or bad. Until Christ returns. |