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{Romans 13:1} Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
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{Romans 13:2} Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
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{Romans 13:3} For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
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{Romans 13:4} For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.
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{Romans 13:5} Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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{Romans 13:6} For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
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{Romans 13:7} Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due;] custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
{Titus 3:1} Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
{1st Peter 2:13} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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{1st Peter 2:14} Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
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{1st Peter 2:15} For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
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