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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. |
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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 to obey the laws of the land??? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Sandra... Welcome to the forum! Probably the best place to see this would be Romans 13:1-7. Just a reminder, though, that any passage that gives us imperatives (things to do) will be rooted in doctrine (things to believe). Practices always have their roots in belief. Thus, in this particular case, the commands in the latter half of Romans are rooted in the doctrine of the first half of the book. Paul is especially consistent with this. In Him, Doc |
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