"Wherefore {ye} must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake." — Romans 13:5

Romans 13:5 · KJV

“Wherefore {ye} must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”

— Romans 13:5

For 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.

Verse 6

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Romans 13 — Context

For 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:

Wherefore {ye} must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute {is due}; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:19

For this {is} thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. {thankworthy: or, thank}

Acts 24:16

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and {toward} men.

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I {counsel thee} to keep the king's commandment, and {that} in regard of the oath of God.

Titus 3:1-2

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

1 Peter 2:13-15

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

1 Samuel 24:5-6

And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

1 Peter 3:16

Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.