Musing:  The Bible Romans 13

1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

2 So the person who resists such authority, resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment, for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad.

3 Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation, for it is God’s servant for your good.

4 But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God’s servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

5 Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of authorities, but also because of your conscience.

6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.