Key Figures — Romans 13

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Paul
Apostle and author of the Epistle to the Romans.
In Romans 13, Paul instructs believers on the importance of submitting to governing authorities, as they are established by God. He emphasizes love as the fulfillment of the law and encourages living honorably in anticipation of Christ's return.
Related passages
Governing Authorities
Institutions established by God to maintain order and justice.
Paul explains that all governing authorities are instituted by God, and resisting them is equivalent to resisting God's ordinance. He calls for submission to these authorities as a matter of conscience and to avoid punishment.
Related passages
- 1 Peter Chapter 2 (Submission to authorities)
- Titus Chapter 3 (Instructions on being subject to rulers)

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