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Romans 13:5

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5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.

Romans 13:4 Romans 13 Romans 13:6

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KJV

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

ESV

Therefore one must be in subjection, not only to avoid God's wrath but also for the sake of conscience.

NLT

So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

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