Romans 13:2
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordWhosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
— Romans 13:2, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.