Romans 13:5
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 13
“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”Romans 13:5
What Does Romans 13:5 Mean?
Romans 13:5 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Romans 13:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 13:2“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”1 Peter 2:19“For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.”Ecclesiastes 8:2“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”Acts 24:16“And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.”1 Samuel 24:5“And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul’s skirt.”Ecclesiastes 8:5“Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.”Jeremiah 29:7“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”Titus 3:1“Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,”Hebrews 13:18“Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.”1 Peter 2:13“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”1 Corinthians 10:25“Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake:”Ephesians 1:23“Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.”1 Peter 3:16“Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”1 Kings 2:43“Why then hast thou not kept the oath of the LORD, and the commandment that I have charged thee with?”
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