Romans 13:1-3 Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God.

MKJV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but of God; the authorities that exist are ordained by God. ² So that the one resisting the authority resists the ordinance of God; and the ones who resist will receive judgment to themselves. ³ For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the bad. And do you desire to be not afraid of the authority? Do the good, and you shall have praise from it.