Romans 13:5
Romans 13:3-5 The Message (MSG)
Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you’ll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you’re breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren’t there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That’s why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it’s the right way to live.
Romans 13:5 King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Romans 13:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:5 New Century Version (NCV)
So you must yield to the government, not only because you might be punished, but because you know it is right.
Romans 13:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:5 New International Version (NIV)
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
Romans 13:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].
Romans 13:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.