Romans 13:1-5 (9:3) Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the powers which exist have been ordained by God.

Sawyer⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ ^(9:3) Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God. ² So that he who resists the power resists the ordinance of God; and those who resist shall receive judgment on themselves. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Will you not fear the power? Do good, and you shall have praise from it; ⁴ for [the power] is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister of justice for punishment to him that does evil. ⁵ Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only on account of punishment, but also on account of conscience.