Romanos 13:1-7, Eclesiastes 8:2-4 NVIPT

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:2

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.Whosoever resisteth the power — In any other manner than the laws of the community direct.Shall receive condemnation — Not only from the magistrate, but from God also. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:3

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:For rulers are — In the general, notwithstanding some particular exceptions.A terror to evil works — Only.Wouldest thou then not be afraid — There is one fear which precedes evil actions, and deters from them: this should always remain. There is another fear which follows evil actions: they who do well are free from this. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:4

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.The sword — The instrument of capital punishment, which God authorizes him to inflict. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:5

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.Not only for fear of wrath — That is, punishment from man.But for conscience' sake — Out of obedience to God. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:6

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.For this cause — Because they are the ministers (officers) of God for the public good.This very thing — The public good. read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:7

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.To all — Magistrates.Tribute — Taxes on your persons or estates.Custom — For goods exported or imported.Fear — Obedience.Honour — Reverence. All these are due to the supreme power. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:1

1. Every soul A term of solemn universality; every human being needs the government and should obey it. Higher powers The apostle uses the abstract, and not the concrete. It is the government that is of God, not necessarily the particular governor. No power but of God Nor is it said that there is no usurper who is of the devil. But as government is ordained of God, so every admitted government must be attributed to God. It has often been the case in human history that conscientious... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:1-7

3. Subjection to government as to a divinely established authority , Romans 13:1-7 . To the young Christian Church it could not but occur as a very momentous and very doubtful question, What are we to do with the governments of the world? They are all in pagan hands, with despots for their heads. In the Old Testament the visions of Daniel describe them as beasts. Christ is our true king, and we know not how soon he may appear to overthrow all existing despotism and establish a universal... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:2

2. Resisteth the power That is, resisteth a power which is confessedly the government. The Romans to whom Paul wrote were under the rule, and lived not many yards from the palace of the Emperor Nero, whose is one of the names in history most conspicuous for tyranny and blood. Yet, bad as he was, and bad as was his government, it was the best thing of which the age was capable. When he was assassinated a series of civil wars and of brief tyrannies succeeded, under which the empire declined... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:3

3. Not a terror to good In its legitimate character, government is necessary to prevent evil and to secure peace. The very worst government is better than aimless anarchy. Not be afraid To fear the just penalty of law is a duty. So to fear the just penalty of the law of God is a duty. read more

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:2

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:3

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:4

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:5

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:6

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Romans 13:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:1

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:1-7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:2

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 13:3

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