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Romans 13:1 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Romans 13:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 13 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Submission to Authorities
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ordained: or, ordered”
Romans 13:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Romans 13:1
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers—The command πᾶσα ψυχὴ ἐξουσίαις ὑπερεχούσαις ὑποτασσέσθω (pasa psychē exousiais hyperechousais hypotassesthō) uses psychē (soul/person) to emphasize universal scope—every individual without exception. Hypotassō (be subject) is a military term meaning to arrange under authority, not mere external compliance but heartfelt submission. Exousiais hyperechousais (higher authorities) refers to governing powers placed over society.For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God—Ou gar estin exousia ei mē hypo theou (οὐ γὰρ ἔστιν...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 13:1
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“to be obedient”
“as supreme;”
“and sets up kings; he gives wisdom to the wise”
“You would have no power at all against me, unless it were given to you from above. Therefore he who delivered me to you has greater sin.”
“and princes decree justice.”
“the men and the animals that are on the surface of the earth”
“the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom”
“despise authority”
“that power belongs to God.”
“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”