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.

[8:20]  ¹ tn Grk “because of the one”; the referent (God) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[13:5]  ² tn Grk “its wrath”; the referent (the governing authorities) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[13:5]  ³ tn Grk “because of (the) conscience,” but the English possessive “your” helps to show whose conscience the context implies.

[13:1]  ³ tn Grk “by God.”