^{1 Ref} Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the `powers' that be are ordained of God.

^{2 Ref} Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

^{3 Ref} For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

^{1 Ref} Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.

^{2 Ref} For which reason everyone who puts himself against the authority puts himself against the order of God: and those who are against it will get punishment for themselves.

^{3 Ref} For rulers are not a cause of fear to the good work but to the evil. If you would have no fear of the authority, do good and you will have praise;