Romans 13:1

"Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God."

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All Translations

BBE BBE

Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.

DBY DBY

Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above [him]. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.

KJV King James Version

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

WBT WBT

Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God: the powers that are, are ordained by God.

WEB WEB

Let 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.

YLT YLT

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