^{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: