A.T. Robertson Commentary Romans 13:5

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Romans 13:5

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
A.T. Robertson
A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson Commentary

Romans 13:5

1863–1934
Southern Baptist
SCRIPTURE

"Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience` sake." — Romans 13:5 (ASV)

Ye must needs (αναγκη). "There is necessity," both because of the law and because of conscience, because it is right (2:15; 9:1).