5Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.


In Context

2 So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.

3 For rulers are not a terror to a good work, but to an evil one. Dost thou desire then not to be afraid of the authority? practise what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it;

4 for it is God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.

5 Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

6 For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.

7 Render to all their dues: to whom tribute is due, tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.

Romans 13:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:5Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience'sake.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:5Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:5Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.