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


In Context

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.

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

6 For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.

7 Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

13:5Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

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.