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Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Romans 13:2 — KJV
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Romans 13:2
King James Version (KJV)
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— D.L. Moody
Romans 13:2
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Commentary
Commentary on Romans 13:2
Theological / DevotionalResisteth the power. Literally, “lines himself up against the authority,” “sets himself in array against the authority.”
Ordinance. Gr. diatage, literally, “that which is ordered,” “that which is set.” The only the NT occurrence of this word is in Acts 7:53, where it is translated “disposition.” Paul’s meaning might be rendered literally, “he sets himself against that which is divinely set.”
Damnation. Gr. krima, “condemnation,” “judgment” (see ch. 2:2; 5:16; 11:33). Paul here refers to the sentence passed by the ruling authorities, as God’s ministers in this world (ch. 13:4), upon those who resist. Since disobeying “the powers that be” is resisting the ordinance of God, the penalty that the authorities execute represents also the judgment and wrath of God upon the rebellious citizen.
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