Berean Standard Bible
“Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.”
Paul teaches that believers should submit to governing authorities because God has instituted authority. He explains why.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience` sake.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
So put yourselves under the authority, not for fear of wrath, but because you have the knowledge of what is right.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Therefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Por lo cual es necesario que le estéis sujetos, no solamente por la ira, mas aun por la conciencia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Así que hay que obedecer a las autoridades para que no te castiguen y porque es un deber de conciencia.
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