Romans 13:1

Submission to the Authorities

13 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.

Titus 3:1

Be Ready for Every Good Work

Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:13

Submission to Authority

13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, [1] whether it be to the emperor [2] as supreme,

Translation Notes

[1] 2:13 Or every institution ordained for people
[2] 2:13 Or king; also verse 17

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