Romans 13:1 Cross References - Williams

¹ Everybody must obey the civil authorities that are over him, for no authority exists except by God's permission; the existing authorities have been established by Him,

¹³ And do not let us be subjected to temptation, but save us from the evil one.

¹¹ Jesus answered him, "You would have no power at all over me, if it had not been given to you from above. So the man who betrayed me to you is more guilty than you."

²¹ keep on living in subordination to one another out of reverence to Christ.

¹ Constantly remind people to submit to and obey the rulers who have authority over them, so as to be ready for any good enterprise,

¹³ For the Lord's sake submit to all human authority; to the emperor as supreme, ¹⁴ and to governors as sent by Him to punish those who do evil and to reward those who do right. ¹⁵ For it is God's will that by doing right you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. ¹⁶ Live like free men, only do not make your freedom a pretext for doing evil, but live like slaves of God. ¹⁷ Show honor to everyone. Practice love for the brotherhood; practice reverence to God and honor to the Emperor.

¹⁰ especially those who satisfy their lower nature by indulging in its evil passions which defile them, and who despise authority. Daring, headstrong men! They do not tremble when they abuse persons of majesty, ¹¹ whereas angels who are far superior in strength and power to these beings bring no abusive accusation against them before the Lord.

⁸ In just the same way these dreamers defile the body, discard authority, and deride the majesties.

⁵ and from Jesus Christ the trustworthy witness, the First-born of the dead, and the Sovereign of the kings of the earth. To Him who ever loves us and once for all released us from our sins by His blood,

¹⁴ They will make war upon the Lamb, but the Lamb will conquer them, and His chosen, elect, and faithful followers will conquer with Him, too, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings."

¹⁶ On His garment and on His thigh He has this title written: King of kings and Lord of lords.