Romans 13:1-3 Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God.

Twentieth_Century⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every one obey the supreme Authorities. For no Authority exists except by the will of God, and the existing Authorities have been appointed by God. ² Therefore he who sets himself against the authorities is resisting God's appointment, and those who resist will bring a judgment upon themselves. ³ A good action has nothing to fear from Rulers; a bad action has. Do you want to have no reason to fear the Authorities? Then do what is good, and you will win their praise.