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


In Context

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

3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

4 for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

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

6 For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render to all 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 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 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 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.