Romans 13:1 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

LET EVERY person be loyally subject to the governing (civil) authorities. For there is no authority except from God [by His permission, His sanction], and those that exist do so by God's appointment. [Prov. 8:15.]

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Common English Bible

Every person should place themselves under the authority of the government. There isn’t any authority unless it comes from God, and the authorities that are there have been put in place by God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Let every soul be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those who have been ordained by God.