Romans 13:1

Submission to Civil Government

13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, ¹  and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Romans 14:15

14:15 For if your brother or sister ²  is distressed because of what you eat, ³  you are no longer walking in love. ⁴  Do not destroy by your food someone for whom Christ died.

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¹ tn Grk “by God.”

² tn Grk “brother.”

³ tn Grk “on account of food.”

⁴ tn Grk “according to love.”