Romans 13:1
American King James 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.
American Standard Version Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the `powers' that be are ordained of God.
King James 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.
World English Bible Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
Romans 13:2
American King James Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
American Standard Version Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
King James Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
World English Bible Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
Romans 13:3
American King James For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:
American Standard Version For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
King James 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:
World English Bible For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
Romans 13:4
American King James For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on him that does evil.
American Standard Version for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
King James 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.
World English Bible for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
Romans 13:5
American King James Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
American Standard Version Wherefore `ye' must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
King James Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
World English Bible Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
Romans 13:6
American King James For for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually on this very thing.
American Standard Version For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.
King James For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
World English Bible For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
Romans 13:7
American King James Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
American Standard Version Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute `is due'; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
King James Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
World English Bible Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Romans 13:8
American King James Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law.
American Standard Version Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.
King James Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
World English Bible Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:9
American King James For this, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness, You shall not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.
American Standard Version For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.
King James 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.
World English Bible For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Romans 13:10
American King James Love works no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
American Standard Version Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: love therefore is the fulfilment of the law.
King James Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
World English Bible Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.
Romans 13:11
American King James 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.
American Standard Version And this, knowing the season, that already it is time for you to awake out of sleep: for now is salvation nearer to us than when we `first' believed.
King James 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.
World English Bible Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is now nearer to us than when we first believed.
Romans 13:12
American King James 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 armor of light.
American Standard Version The night is far spent, and the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.
King James 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.
World English Bible The night is far gone, and the day is near. Let’s therefore throw off the deeds of darkness, and let’s put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:13
American King James Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
American Standard Version Let us walk becomingly, as in the day; not in revelling and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and jealousy.
King James Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
World English Bible Let’s walk properly, as in the day; not in reveling and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and lustful acts, and not in strife and jealousy.
Romans 13:14
American King James But put you on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
American Standard Version But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to `fulfil' the lusts `thereof'.
King James But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
World English Bible But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, for its lusts.