Epistle of Paul to the Romans

Compiled by WD Kemner July 2024

Chapter 13 Overview

Romans Chapter 13 verses 1-7

Concordance:  Obey Government Rulers

1 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.

2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 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:

4 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.

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

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

7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

This is a strong passage in regard to obeying rulers. Rulers and anyone in authority are to be obeyed. Including laws and taxes. There is no exception. Riots and protest events are common place in society today.  Those events are not correct per this passage of scripture. See verse 13 below.

Romans Chapter 13 verse 8

Concordance:  Borrowing and Debt

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Do not be in debt to anyone whether it is financial, favor, or borrowing. The debt becomes controlling.

Romans Chapter 13 verses 9-10

Concordance:  Love is the Law

9 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.

10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Love affects all law. If there is LOVE, it becomes difficult to commit sin that is unlawful.

Romans Chapter 13 verses 11-14

Concordance:  Conduct of Believers

11 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.

12 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.

13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Believers should be working towards the future coming of Christ and not concerned with the things of earth.