Romans 13:2

2Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

2Therefore 13:2 Lit the one whowhoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.

2Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.

2Therefore whoever 13:2 An exception to this is recorded in Acts 5:27-29. See especially v 29.resists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. And those who have resisted it will bring judgment (civil penalty) on themselves.

2Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

2So whoever opposes the authorities opposes leaders whom God has appointed. Those who do that will be judged.