Romans 8:20
8:20 For the creation was subjected to futility – not willingly but because of God
1 who subjected it – in hope
Romans 13:5
13:5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities
2 but also because of your conscience.
3
Romans 8:7
8:7 because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.
Romans 10:3
10:3 For ignoring the righteousness that comes from God, and seeking instead to establish their own righteousness, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.
Romans 13:1
Submission to Civil Government
13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, 4 and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.
1 tn Grk “because of the one”; the referent (God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Grk “its wrath”; the referent (the governing authorities) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
3 tn Grk “because of (the) conscience,” but the English possessive “your” helps to show whose conscience the context implies.
3 tn Grk “by God.”