Romans 13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Cross-reference
Romans 13:5
Parallel
Romans 13:5 provides the conscience-based motivation for the same submission, adding why one must obey beyond just avoiding wrath.
Titus 3:1
Parallel
In Titus 3:1, the same command to be submissive to rulers reinforces the teaching about not resisting authority in Romans.
1 Peter 2:13
Parallel
1 Peter 2:13 directly echoes this command to submit to every human institution for the Lord's sake, reinforcing the same apostolic teaching.
Exodus 22:28
Historical context
Exodus 22:28 commands not to curse a ruler of your people — an Old Testament foundation for honoring God-ordained civil authority.
1 Samuel 24:6
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 24:6, David refuses to harm Saul because he is the Lord's anointed, similarly teaching that God's appointed authority should not be resisted.