Romans 13:2-3

13:2 So the person who resists such authority ¹  resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment 13:3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

[13:2]  ¹ tn Grk “the authority,” referring to the authority just described.