Romans 13:1-3 Let every soul be subject to the authorities being above him. For there is no authority except by God; but those existing are having been instituted by God.

BLB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every soul be subject to the authorities being above him. For there is no authority except by God; but those existing are having been instituted by God. ² Therefore the one rebelling against the authority has resisted the ordinance of God, and those having resisted will bring judgment upon themselves. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Now do you desire not to fear the authority? Do the good, and you will have praise from him.