Romans 13:5

NETBible

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities 1  but also because of your conscience. 2 

NIV ©

Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

NASB ©

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

NLT ©

So you must obey the government for two reasons: to keep from being punished and to keep a clear conscience.

MSG ©

That's why you must live responsibly--not just to avoid punishment but also because it's the right way to live.

BBE ©

So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.

NRSV ©

Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

NKJV ©

Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.

KJV
Wherefore
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[ye] must needs
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be subject
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not
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only
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for
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wrath
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but
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also
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for conscience
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sake
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NASB ©
Therefore
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it is necessary
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to be in subjection
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, not only
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because
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of wrath
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, but also
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for conscience'
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sake
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NET [draft] ITL
Therefore
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it is necessary
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to be in subjection
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, not
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only
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because
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of the wrath
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of the authorities but
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also
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because
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of your conscience
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.
GREEK
dio
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CONJ
anagkh
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N-NSF
upotassesyai
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V-PMN
ou
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PRT-N
monon
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ADV
dia
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PREP
thn
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T-ASF
orghn
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N-ASF
alla
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CONJ
kai
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CONJ
dia
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PREP
thn
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T-ASF
suneidhsin
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N-ASF
NETBible

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities 1  but also because of your conscience. 2 

NET Notes

1 tn Grk “its wrath”; the referent (the governing authorities) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

2 tn Grk “because of (the) conscience,” but the English possessive “your” helps to show whose conscience the context implies.