2Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.


In Context

1 LET every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.

2 Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.

3 For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.

4 For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.

Romans 13:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

13:2Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

13:2Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:2So 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.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

13:2Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:2Whoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:2Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

13:2so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

13:2Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.