Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.… I. IS DERIVED. II. IS LIMITED. 1. To restrain evil. 2. To encourage good. III. IS VESTED WITH THE POWER OF REWARD AND PUNISHMENT. IV. MINISTERS TO THE GENERAL WELFARE. V. DEMANDS RESPECT. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. |
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