Romans 13:2 - Amplified Bible - Classic EditionTherefore he who resists and sets himself up against the authorities resists what God has appointed and arranged [in divine order]. And those who resist will bring down judgment upon themselves [receiving the penalty due them]. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. See the chapterCommon English BibleSo anyone who opposes the authority is standing against what God has established. People who take this kind of stand will get punished. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionAnd so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionTherefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation. See the chapter |