Roma 13:5

Filipino Cebuano Bible

5 Busa kinahanglan magpasakop ka nga masinugtanon dili lamang aron sa paglikay sa kapungot sa Dios, kondili usab tungod sa matarung nga kaisipan.

Bible Verse Review
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ye: 1 Samuel 24:5, 1 Samuel 24:6, Ecclesiastes 8:2, Titus 3:1, Titus 3:2, 1 Peter 2:13-15

conscience: Acts 24:16, Hebrews 13:18, 1 Peter 2:19, 1 Peter 3:16

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 2:43 - commandment Ecclesiastes 8:5 - keepeth Jeremiah 29:7 - seek Romans 13:2 - receive 1 Corinthians 10:25 - for Ephesians 1:23 - his

Gill's Notes on the Bible

Wherefore ye must needs be subject,.... To the higher powers, to the civil magistrates; there is a necessity of it, because magistracy is God's ordinance, it is for the good of men; and such that oppose it will severely smart for it: but subjection to it from Christians should be,

not only for wrath; through fear of punishment, and for the sake of escaping it; either the wrath of men or of God, in this or the other world:

but also for conscience sake: to keep conscience clear, to exercise a good one void of offence towards God and men; for natural reason, conscience itself, dictates that there ought to be such order among men, that civil government should take place, and ought to be submitted to.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Wherefore - διό dio. The “reasons” why we should be subject, which the apostle had given, were two,

1. That government was appointed by God.

(2)That violation of the laws would necessarily expose to punishment.

Ye must needs be - It is “necessary” ἀναγκή anagkē to be. This is a word stronger than what implies mere “fitness” or propriety. It means that it is a matter of high obligation and of “necessity” to be subject to the civil ruler.

Not only for wrath - Not only on account of the “fear of punishment;” or the fact that wrath will be executed on evil doers.

For conscience’ sake - As a matter of conscience, or of “duty to God,” because “he” has appointed it, and made it necessary and proper. A good citizen yields obedience because it is the will of God; and a Christian makes it a part of his religion to maintain and obey the just laws of the land; see Matthew 22:21; compare Ecclesiastes 8:2, “I counsel them to keep the king’s commandments, and “that in regard of the oath of God.”

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse Romans 13:5. Ye must needs be subject — αναγκη, There is a necessity that ye should be subject, not only for wrath, δια την οργην, on account of the punishment which will be inflicted on evil doers, but also for conscience' sake; not only to avoid punishment, but also to preserve a clear conscience. For, as civil government is established in the order of God for the support, defence, and happiness of society, they who transgress its laws, not only expose themselves to the penalties assigned by the statutes, but also to guilt in their own consciences, because they sin against God. Here are two powerful motives to prevent the infraction of the laws and to enforce obedience.

1. The dread of punishment; this weighs with the ungodly.

2. The keeping of a good conscience, which weighs powerfully with every person who fears God. These two motives should be frequently urged both among professors and profane.