King James Bible
KJVWhosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Translation Comparison
Romans 13:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Romans 13:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Whoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Therefore the man who rebels against his ruler is resisting God's will; and those who thus resist will bring punishment upon themselves. |
American Standard Version
ASVTherefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBTherefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSo that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.
English Revised Version
ERVTherefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTso that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.
American King James Version
AKJVWhoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTTherefore the man who rebels against his ruler is resisting God's will; and those who thus resist will bring punishment upon themselves.
King James Bible
KJVWhosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
American Standard Version
ASVTherefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBTherefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSo that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.
English Revised Version
ERVTherefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTso that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.
American King James Version
AKJVWhoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTTherefore the man who rebels against his ruler is resisting God's will; and those who thus resist will bring punishment upon themselves.