^{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 every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

^{2 Ref} so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.

^{3 Ref} For those ruling are not a terror to the good works, but to the evil; and dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? that which is good be doing, and thou shalt have praise from it,

^{1 Ref} 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.

^{2 Ref} Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

^{3 Ref} For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: