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[Johnson sees this night as the period leading up to the "will be saved" of Romans 13:11. The New Testament Rom 13:2. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. “Your Savior suffered under Pontius Pilate, one of the worst Roman governors Judea ever had; and Paul under Nero, the worst Roman Emperor. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Therefore, everyday, put on the Lord Jesus Christ! Wisdom Literature Cookie Notice: a. Poetical Books English Standard Version, Sometimes it is to judge the people or to ripen the nation for judgment. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. But we can never say, ‘I have done all the loving I need to do.’ Love then is a permanent obligation, a debt impossible to discharge.” (Morris). Hebrew Names Version, ii. I. (Rom 13:11-14) The urgency to love and walk right with God. of Scripture. i. a. i. -------------------- Passwords should have at least 6 characters. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The Old Testament Wisdom Literature When you get dressed every day, you dress appropriately to who you are and what you plan to do. Those who resist will bring judgment on themselves: God uses governing authorities as a check upon man’s sinful desires and tendencies. Historical Books For conscience sake: Christian obedience to the state is never blind – it obeys with the eyes of conscience wide open. In this scripture, being subject to a "higher power" comes from a Greek word used of a soldier’s absolute obedience to his superior officer. CHAPTER 13. e. Make no provision for the flesh: The flesh will be as active as we allow it to be. The Old Testament 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. -------------------- Johannine Writings Our love is the true measure of our obedience to God. a. Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point -------------------- Wisdom Literature Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. Top bible verses with pictures about romans 13. The Old Testament Major Prophets -------------------- If the state’s rulers are God’s minister (servant), they should remember that they are only servants, and not gods themselves. Chapter 13. Young's Literal Translation, For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. -------------------- ii. Here is a Bible study with commentary and a summary over Romans chapter 13. -------------------- General Epistles (Rom 13:3-4) The job of government: to punish and deter evildoers. 1, 2. Pentateuch Therefore you must be subject: We must be subject to government; not only because we fear punishment, but because we know it is right before God to do so. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? 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The night is far spent, the day is at hand: Because we know the danger of the times and we anticipate the soon return of Jesus, we should be all the more energetic and committed to a right walk with God instead of a sleep-walk with God. Minor Prophets Romans 13:1-2 “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. Historical Books b. Subject to the governing authorities: The connection between Romans 12 and Romans 13is clear. In the Roman Empire, criminals were typically executed by beheading with a sword (crucifixion was reserved for the worst criminals of the lowest classes). Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! Share this page using one of these tools: Email / username or password was incorrect! 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Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God: Since governments have authority from God, we are bound to obey them – unless, of course, they order us to do something in contradiction to God’s law. But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. i. Latin Vulgate, Poetical Books We have a work to do in walking properly, as in the day – it isn’t as if Jesus does it for us as we sit back; instead, He does it through us as we willingly and actively partner with Him. Every soul: This certainly includes Christians. Solid Joys. David Guzik :: Génesis 14 – Abram Rescata a Lot y Conoce a Melquisedec, G1 - alpha - Strong's Greek Lexicon (KJV), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 – La Conversión de Saulo de Tarso, David Guzik :: 1 Corintios 7 – Principios Sobre el Matrimonio y la Soltería, A Summary of Each Bible Book - Study Resources, Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Matthew 7:6, David Guzik :: Génesis 3 – La tentación y caída del hombre, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), The Flying Scroll & Ephah (Chuck Missler), Nehemiah 8-13 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith). We remember that Paul wrote this during the reign of the Roman Empire. Wisdom Literature Septuagint, The Old Testament [A previous revision of this page can be found here]. Wisdom Literature Christian Standard Bible, i. Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. The Gospels Owe no one anything except to love one another: On a personal level, the only “debt” we are to carry is the “debt” to love one another – this is a perpetual obligation we carry both before God and each other. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Morphological Greek New Testament, and New English Translation, Johannine Writings It was no democracy, and no special friend to Christians – yet he still saw their legitimate authority. What a difference it makes when we are awake! General Epistles c. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God: We subject ourselves to governing authorities because they are appointed by God and serve a purpose in His plan. Luke-Acts The Gospels Johannine Writings We do not follow a God of chaos, each doing whatever we want. If a citizen has a choice between two governments, it is right to choose and to promote the one that is most legitimate in God’s eyes – the one which will best fulfill God’s purpose for governments. Pentateuch By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Webster's Bible, Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. i. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Paul, speaking by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, has no doubt that the state has the legitimate authority to execute criminals. -------------------- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. Even though they are loyal to God before they are loyal to the state, Christians are good citizens because they are honest, give no trouble to the state, pay their taxes, and – most importantly – pray for the state and the rulers. ii. 9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” # 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deut. There are a number of reasons for this, including what appears to many as a \"crisis in character.\" In any event, this is, generally speaking, the situation. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Luke-Acts Then, we are commanded to obey God before man (as in Acts 4:19). iii. Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. Cookie Notice: They have a ministry in the plan and administration of God, just as much as church leaders do. The writer of this letter was the apostle Paul (see 1:1 and note). Wisdom Literature c. Love is the fulfillment of the law: It is easy to do all the right religious “things” but to neglect love. You shall love your neighbor as yourself: Paul echoes Jesus’ words as recorded in Matthew 22:36-40. 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Pauline Epistles These are not appropriate for Christians who have come out of the night into God’s light. Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. Luke-Acts General Epistles Pauline Epistles Prophets b. Prophets Major Prophets Pentateuch -------------------- GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible We must cast off before we can put on. Reina-Valera 1960, Textus Receptus. No man can fulfill his calling as a Christian by seeking the welfare of his wife and family only, for these are only a sort of greater self.” (Spurgeon). Render therefore to all their due: We are also to pay the taxes due from us, because there is a sense in which we support God’s work when we do so. And so do we. When the Truth of Christ sets people free from sin and death. 2. Government can be an effective tool in resisting the effects of man’s fallenness. The New Testament “We may pay our taxes and be quit. By implication, Romans 13:6 also says that the taxes collected are to be used by government to get the job done of restraining evil and keeping an orderly society – not to enrich the government officials themselves. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. Pentateuch GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, (Hebrew/Greek Search by English Definition), * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order', Search verses, phrases, and topics (e.g. Westminster Leningrad Codex, No voice from the early church was ever raised against his authorship. Revised Standard Version, -------------------- Introduction from the NIV Study Bible | Go to Romans. 8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. The letter contains a number of historical references … Romans 13:1-6 Subjection to magistrates enforced. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point New Living Translation, For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. The Old Testament The Epistle to the Romans or Letter to the Romans, often shortened to Romans, is the sixth book in the New Testament.Biblical scholars agree that it was composed by Paul the Apostle to explain that salvation is offered through the gospel of Jesus Christ.It is the longest of the Pauline epistles. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. i. (Rom 13:5-7) The Christian’s responsibility towards government. Minor Prophets Romans 13, in which Paul directs believers to be obedient to the governing authorities, is genuinely a puzzle for interpreters. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point God used this passage to show Augustine, the great theologian of the early church, that he really could live the Christian life as empowered by the Holy Spirit – he just had to do it. The Gospels Historical Books GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', * 'Number Delimiters' only apply to 'Paragraph Order'. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing. ii. And neither our Lord nor His Apostle denied or reviled the ‘authority!’ ” (Newell). -------------------- Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. -------------------- II. d. He does not bear the sword in vain: The sword is a reference to capital punishment. The Gospels Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. Wisdom Literature -------------------- Paul simply says that we should be subject to the governing authorities. Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. ©2013 David Guzik – No distribution beyond personal use without permission The Whole Bible GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Johannine Writings i. Do not remain in debt, except the debt to love one another, for loving others fulfills the law. General Epistles The Gospels Romans 13 Amplified Bible (AMP) Be Subject to Government 13 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. a. 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(Romans 13:1) The state itself, no less than God's church, is a divine institution, existing by God's permission and authority, and absolutely necessary for the continuity of the race of people upon the earth; and it is the unqualified duty of the Christian to submit to it, except in whose situations where doing so would break the commandments of God. How important it is to awake out of sleep! Take up the weapons. b. i. 2 Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, ( C) and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 13 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, ( A) for there is no authority except that which God has established. The New Testament Let every soul--every man of you be subject unto the higher powers--or, "submit himself to the authorities that are above him." John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The Christian’s obligation to his neighbors. e. Those who resist will bring judgment on themselves: God uses governing authorities as a check upon man’s sinful desires and tendencies. a. Poetical Books He is God’s minister: Paul describes government officials as God’s minister. 2. The New Testament Romans 14. B. Luke-Acts -------------------- 1. Lust in this passage has the idea of people who are lost to shame. That isn’t the sense of what Paul is saying here, though the Scriptures do remind us of the danger and obligations of borrowing (Proverbs 22:7). Pauline Epistles Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Luke-Acts Major Prophets Guzik Bible Commentary © 2013 David Guzik - No distribution beyond personal use without permission - For more information and resources visit EnduringWord.com Minor Prophets Love your neighbor means to love the people you actually meet with and deal with every day. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. “No man can compass the ends of life by drawing a little line around himself upon the ground. i. New King James Version, b. New International Version, We can do many Christian things and essentially be asleep towards God. Prophets Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 2 Therefore whoever [ a]resists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. ( B) The authorities that exist have been established by God. Luke-Acts a. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point There must be a taking away of the love of sin, there must be a renouncing of the practices and habits of sin, or else a man cannot be a, Christian. Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law. Minor Prophets Major Prophets Cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armor of light: The illustration is from taking off and putting on clothes. d. In light of this, is rebellion against government ever justified? Major Prophets We may give respect and honor where they are due and have no further obligation. d. The armor of light: This is related to the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. When a government fails to do this consistently, it opens itself up to God’s judgment and correction. Johannine Writings They show us the way to interpret Romans 13 as Peter and Paul meant - if we break an unjust law to highlight and protest its injustice, we should be willing to submit to the punishment for breaking such laws, so that we demonstrate our respect for the role of government in general. 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