Romans 13:1-5 Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

Worsley⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God. ² So that he who resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive condemnation. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the civil power? do what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it: ⁴ for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou dost evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is also the minister of God, as an avenger to execute his wrath upon the malefactor. ⁵ Wherefore it is necessary to submit, not only on account of punishment, but also of conscience.