Romans 13:5

In 9 translations

BSB

Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

KJV

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

WEB

Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

ASV

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

LSV

For this reason it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

YLT

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

DBY

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

DRC

Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

GNV

Wherefore ye must bee subiect, not because of wrath only, but also for conscience sake.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

διὸ ἀνάγκη ὑποτάσσεσθαι, οὐ μόνον διὰ τὴν ὀργὴν ἀλλὰ καὶ διὰ τὴν συνείδησιν,

RP2018

Διὸ ἀνάγκη ὑποτάσσεσθαι, οὐ μόνον διὰ τὴν ὀργήν, ἀλλὰ καὶ διὰ τὴν συνείδησιν.

TR-Boyd

Διὸ ἀνάγκη ὑποτάσσεσθαι, οὐ μόνον διὰ τὴν ὀργήν, ἀλλὰ καὶ διὰ τὴν συνείδησιν.ὑποτάσσεσθαι ¦ προτάσσεσθαι ELZ

SCR1894

διο αναγκη υποτασσεσθαι ου μονον δια την οργην αλλα και δια την συνειδησιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Ecclesiastes 8:2Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God.
• 1 Peter 2:19For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended.
• Acts 24:16In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.
• 1 Samuel 24:5–6Afterward, David’s conscience was stricken because he had cut off the corner of Saul’s robe. So he said to his men, “The LORD forbid that I should do such a thing to my master, the LORD’s anointed. May I never lift my…
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
• Titus 3:1–2Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
• 1 Peter 2:13–15Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. For it…
• 1 Peter 3:16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

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