Romans 13:5

Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

World English Bible (WEB)

Wherefore{G1352} ye must needs{G318} be subject{G5293}{(G5733)}, not{G3756} only{G3440} for{G1223} wrath{G3709}, but{G235} also{G2532} for conscience{G4893} sake{G1223}.

Strong's King James

(5) Therefore, it's a necessity to be subject, not only because of fury rather because of the conscience.

The F.O.G

[5] Therefore, submission to authority is necessary not only to avoid punishment but also to maintain a clear conscience before God.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 13:5

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 13:5