Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the `powers' that be are ordained of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let everyone put himself under the authority of the higher powers, because there is no power which is not of God, and all powers are ordered by God.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Let every soul be subject to the authorities that are above [him]. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,