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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: I agree with Tim. In an earlier post I said a person had to be ordained to marry people. I meant -- and should have said so more clearly -- according to the laws of our nation. (I personally get a bit miffed at the idea of a "license to marry." Who is the government that they grant license (i.e., give permission) regarding my decision to marry? The there are taxes... okay... sorry... I'll hush up!) :-) |