1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Many Bible Versions
2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. Many Bible Versions
3For 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: Many Bible Versions
4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Many Bible Versions
5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Many Bible Versions
6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Many Bible Versions
7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Many Bible Versions
8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. Many Bible Versions
9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Many Bible Versions
10Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. Many Bible Versions
11And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. Many Bible Versions
12The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Many Bible Versions
13Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. Many Bible Versions
14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Many Bible Versions