Romans 13:5 
Context| 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 © biblegateway Rom 13:5 |
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. |
| NASB © biblegateway Rom 13:5 |
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. |
| NLT © biblegateway Rom 13:5 |
So you must obey the government for two reasons: to keep from being punished and to keep a clear conscience. |
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That's why you must live responsibly--not just to avoid punishment but also because it's the right way to live. |
| BBE © SABDAweb Rom 13:5 |
So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right. |
| NRSV © bibleoremus Rom 13:5 |
Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience. |
| NKJV © biblegateway Rom 13:5 |
Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake. |
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| GREEK | dio anagkh upotassesyai monon dia thn orghn alla kai dia thn suneidhsin |
| 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. |
