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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: Where does it say in the Bible that we need to obtain a "marriage license". I understand the SERIOUSNESS of marriage but I feel we as Christians have fallen into partaking in "the world" by getting actual "licenses". I know that in Ruth 4:1-11 and in Isaiah 8:13 that it talks about a ceremony attested to by witnesses however in all of my bible study I have never seen the word "license." |
Bible Answer: Greetings Sincerebeliever! You are correct that there is no mention of a marriage license in the Bible. However, Rom. 13:1-5 tells us that Christians are to submit to the governing authorities that rule over us. So, when our government requires a marriage license, we must submit to that law. Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |