Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

1Every person is to be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God [granted by His permission and sanction], and those which exist have been put in place by God. [Prov 8:15]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

1Let euery soule be subiect vnto the higher powers: for there is no power but of God: and the powers that be, are ordeined of God.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

1All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

1Everyone must obey the government officers. It is God who gives the authority to rule. The people who rule have received their authority from God.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

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