Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. ye. 1 Samuel 24:5,6 After which David's heart struck him, because he had cut off the hem of Saul's robe. . . . Ecclesiastes 8:2 I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God. Titus 3:1,2 Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work. . . . 1 Peter 2:13-15 Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling, . . . conscience. Acts 24:16 And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence, towards God and towards men. Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things. 1 Peter 2:19 For this is thankworthy: if, for conscience towards God, a man endure sorrows, suffering wrongfully. 1 Peter 3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. Context Submission to Authorities…4For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. 5Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 6For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.… Cross References Ecclesiastes 8:1 The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face. Romans 13:6 For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose. 1 Peter 2:13 Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling, 1 Peter 2:19 For this is thankworthy: if, for conscience towards God, a man endure sorrows, suffering wrongfully. Lexicon Therefore,Διὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's Greek 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. [it is] necessary ἀνάγκη (anankē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 318: From ana and the base of agkale; constraint; by implication, distress. to submit [ to authority ], ὑποτάσσεσθαι (hypotassesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Passive Strong's Greek 5293: From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey. not οὐ (ou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb Strong's Greek 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. to avoid διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. punishment, ὀργὴν (orgēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 3709: From oregomai; properly, desire, i.e., violent passion (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's Greek 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely. as a matter of διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's Greek 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. conscience. συνείδησιν (syneidēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 4893: The conscience, a persisting notion. From a prolonged form of suneido; co-perception, i.e. Moral consciousness. Additional Translations Therefore, it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience. Therefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of the conscience. Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience'sake. Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience. Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. We must obey therefore, not only in order to escape punishment, but also for conscience' sake. Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake. Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience, Jump to Previous Account Authorities Authority Avoid Conscience Escape Fear God's Necessary Need Needs Obey Order Possible Punishment Right Sake Subject Subjection Submit Wherefore Wrath YourselvesJump to Next Account Authorities Authority Avoid Conscience Escape Fear God's Necessary Need Needs Obey Order Possible Punishment Right Sake Subject Subjection Submit Wherefore Wrath YourselvesExternal Links Romans 13:5 NIVRomans 13:5 NLT Romans 13:5 ESV Romans 13:5 NASB Romans 13:5 ASV Romans 13:5 Bible Apps Romans 13:5 Biblia Paralela Romans 13:5 Chinese Bible Romans 13:5 French Bible Romans 13:5 German Bible Alphabetical: also authorities be because but conscience for in is it necessary not of only possible punishment sake subjection submit the Therefore to wrath NT Letters: Romans 13:5 Therefore you need to be in subjection (Rom. 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