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Romans 13:5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 5 There is therefore compelling reason for you to be in subjection, not only on account of that wrath but also on account of your conscience.+

Romans 13:5

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 5 διὸ Through which ἀνάγκη necessity ὑποτάσσεσθαι, to be subjecting oneself, οὐ not μόνον only διὰ through τὴν the ὀργὴν wrath ἀλλὰ but καὶ also διὰ through τὴν the συνείδησιν, conscience,

Romans 13:5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 5 There is therefore compelling reason* for YOU people to be in subjection, not only on account of that wrath but also on account of [YOUR] conscience.+

Romans 13:5

The Bible in Living English
- 5 * for which reason it is necessary to be submissive not only on account of his anger but also on account of your conscience.

Romans 13:5

American Standard Version
- 5 Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Romans 13:5

The Emphasized Bible
- 5 Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection,—Not only because of the anger, But also because of the conscience;

Romans 13:5

King James Version
- 5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

Romans Study Notes—Chapter 13

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 13:5
  
  There is . . . compelling reason: Or “It is . . . necessary.” The Greek word a·nagʹke used here literally means “necessity.” This verse shows that the compelling reason for Christians to obey Caesar’s laws and to pay taxes should be the Christian conscience rather than fear of Caesar’s “sword” of punishment. (See study notes on Ro 13:4.) Therefore, a Christian submits to human governments when a command does not contradict God’s laws.