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Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience` sake.
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Two Reasons for Submission
Paul gives two reasons for submitting to governing authorities. The first is practical: to avoid "wrath," or the punishment that rulers can inflict. The second, however, is a higher motive: "for conscience' sake." Commentators explain this means our submission is ultimately an act of obedience to God, who established the authorities.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore, (dio). The reasons why we should be subject, which the apostle had given, were two:
Ye must needs (αναγκη). "There is necessity," both because of the law and because of conscience, because it is right (2:15; 9:1).<…
19th Century
Anglican
It follows, from this divine authority and title enjoyed by the magistrate, that he ought to be obeyed, not only from fear of the punishment that h…
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In bringing this portion of the discussion to a close, Paul advances two reasons why Christians must submit to the state. One is the threat of puni…
16th Century
Protestant
It is therefore necessary, etc. What he had at first commanded regarding obedience to magistrates, he now briefly repeats, but with an add…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore you must needs be subject To the higher powers, to the civil magistrates; there is a necessity of it, beca…
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The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Whatever the…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing how a person should behave toward God by using the gifts of His grace, the Apostle now shows how a person should conduct hi…
