Romans 13:1-5 Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God.

Noyes⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every one submit to the authorities that are over him; for there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist have been ordained by God. ² He therefore that setteth himself against the authority resisteth what God hath ordained; and they a who resist will bring upon themselves judgment. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the government? Do that which is good, and thou wilt have praise from it; ⁴ for the ruler is Gods servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is Gods servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil. ⁵ It is necessary therefore to submit, not only because of the wrath, but also for your conscience sake.