Romans 13

Question 1

Rom 13:1

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

Rom 13:2

Answer 2

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Question 3

Rom 13:3

Answer 3

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:

Question 4

Rom 13:4

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Rom 13:5

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Rom 13:6

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Rom 13:7

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Rom 13:8

Answer 8

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Question 9

Rom 13:9

Answer 9

For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Question 10

Rom 13:10

Answer 10

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Question 11

Rom 13:11

Answer 11

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Question 12

Rom 13:12

Answer 12

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

Question 13

Rom 13:13

Answer 13

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

Question 14

Rom 13:14

Answer 14

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.