Romans 13:1-4 LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God.

Haweis⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ LET every soul be subject to the superior powers: for there is no power but from God; the existing powers are appointed by God. ² Wherefore he that sets himself against authority, resists the ordinance of God: and they who resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it: ⁴ for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, tremble! for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to inflict wrath on him that practises what is evil.