Romans 13:1

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God.
American Standard Version

Treated in 7 passages across the library.

Where it is preached

  1. The Key Teachings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer · Ochorus Originals

    Responsibility and Guilt cites ROMANS 13:1

    … higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ROMANS 13:1 This book will not pretend to settle the question. Faithful Christians have come down on …

  2. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Revolution, Persecution, and the Cost of Discipleship cites Romans 13:1

    …mission to governing authorities. “Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers” (Romans 13:1, ASV). Christians are not anarchists merely because rulers are unbelievers. But Romans 13…

  3. The Key Teachings of Martin Luther · Ochorus Originals

    Two Kingdoms cites ROMANS 13:1

    … higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ROMANS 13:1 For he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execut…

  4. The Key Teachings of John Calvin · Ochorus Originals

    The Two Governments cites ROMANS 13:1

    … higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ROMANS 13:1 Against those who said that Christians should keep clear of government altogether, Calvin…

  5. The Key Teachings of Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Authority and Submission cites ROMANS 13:1

    … higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. ROMANS 13:1 In the summers of 1948 and 1949, on Kuling Mountain near Foochow, Watchman Nee gathered t…

  6. Portraits of Courage – Mary Slessor · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Romans 13:1-4

    …ses hard questions about justice and borrowed authority. Scriptures to revisit Micah 6:8; Romans 13:1-4; Psalm 146:3. Reflection 1. When is it right for Christians to rely on the power of the s…

  7. Portraits of Courage – Watchman Nee · Ochorus Originals

    Appendix B: Chapter-by-Chapter Study and Reflection Guide cites Romans 13:1-7

    …ngerous when they demand ultimate allegiance or control conscience. Scriptures to revisit Romans 13:1-7; Acts 5:29; Matthew 4:10; John 10:11; Mark 13:12; 2 Timothy 2:9. Reflection 1. What polit…

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