Nehr · Romans 13

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.

— Romans 13:1, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let 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.

Young's Literal Translation (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,

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