Romans 13:1

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let every{G3956} soul{G5590} be subject{G5293}{(G5732)} unto the higher{G5242}{(G5723)} powers{G1849}. For{G1063} there is{G2076}{(G5748)} no{G3756} power{G1849} but{G1508} of{G575} God{G2316}:{G1161} the powers{G1849} that be{G5607}{(G5752)} are{G1526}{(G5748)} ordained{G5021}{(G5772)} of{G5259} God{G2316}.
Strong's King James
(1) Every human-being is to be subject to higher authorities because there isn't authority if not by יהוה YAHWEH and those are established by יהוה YAHWEH.
The F.O.G*
[1] Let every person willingly submit to governing authorities, for no authority exists without God's permission. The authorities that exist have been established by God as part of His sovereign plan.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,
Young's Literal Translation

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