Romans 13:5

KJV

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

Sentiment:
Weakly Negative(0.241302176)

KJV - King James Version

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

Sentiment:
Weakly Negative(0.241302176)

Others Bible versions

Therefore one must be subject [to civil authorities], not only to escape the punishment [that comes with wrongdoing], but also as a matter of principle [knowing what is right before God].

AMP - Amplified Bible

Therefore one must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath and escape punishment, but also as a matter of principle and for the sake of conscience.

AMPC - Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

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

ASV - American Standard Version

Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath but also because of your conscience.

CSB - Christian Standard Bible

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

DARBY - Darbys Translation 1890

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

ESV - English Standard Version 2016

So it's important to do as you're told, not just because of the threat of punishment, but because of what your conscience tells you.

FBV - Free Bible Version

Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience.

HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible

Therefore it is necessary that ye be subject, not only for punishment, but also for conscience sake.

JUB - Jubilee Bible

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

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

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

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

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

LEB - Lexham English Bible

So it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience.

MEV - Modern English Version

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

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

NET - New English Translation

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

NIV - New International Version

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

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

YLT98 - Youngs Literal Translation 1898

Context - KJV

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.

Sentiment: Weakly Negative(0.34848321)

Romans 13:5

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

Sentiment: Weakly Negative(0.241302176)

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

Sentiment: Strongly Negative(0.153160461)

Cross Reference - KJV