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Romans 13:1-2
J.B. Phillips New Testament
Romans 13:1-2
J.B. Phillips New Testament
The Christian and the civil law
13 1-2 Every Christian ought to obey the civil authorities, for all legitimate authority is derived from God’s authority, and the existing authority is appointed under God. To oppose authority then is to oppose God, and such opposition is bound to be punished.
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