Romans 13:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So anyone who fights against authority is actually fighting against what God put in place. And those who keep pushing back? They're setting themselves up for judgment.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Going against legitimate authority means going against God's setup — and that comes with consequences.

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