1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
2Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
3Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
4Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
5Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgement.
6Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgement.
7Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgement.
8Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgement.
9For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
10For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
11For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
12For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
13for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
14for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
15for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
16for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
17Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
18Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
19Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
20Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
21For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
22For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
23For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
24For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
25Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour.
26Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour.
27Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour.
28Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honour, then honour.
29Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbour has fulfilled the law.
30Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbour has fulfilled the law.
31Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbour has fulfilled the law.
32Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbour has fulfilled the law.
33For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”13:9 TR adds “You shall not give false testimony,” “You shall not covet,” 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17-19,21 and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”13:9 Leviticus 19:18
34For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”13:9 TR adds “You shall not give false testimony,” “You shall not covet,” 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17-19,21 and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”13:9 Leviticus 19:18
35For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”13:9 TR adds “You shall not give false testimony,” “You shall not covet,” 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17-19,21 and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”13:9 Leviticus 19:18
36For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”13:9 TR adds “You shall not give false testimony,” “You shall not covet,” 13:9 Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17-19,21 and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself.”13:9 Leviticus 19:18
37Love doesn’t harm a neighbour. Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.
38Love doesn’t harm a neighbour. Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.
39Love doesn’t harm a neighbour. Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.
40Love doesn’t harm a neighbour. Love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.
41Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
42Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
43Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
44Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
45The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armour of light.
46The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armour of light.
47The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armour of light.
48The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armour of light.
49Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
50Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
51Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
52Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
53But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
54But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
55But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.
56But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.