Romans 13 cross-references
Romans 13 has 14 verses, which point to 217 other passages and are cited by 287. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Words characteristic of Romans 13 in the original text, with the number of verses using each. Select one for a full word study.
- κακός kakos “evil/harm” 3
- ἐξουσία exousia “authority” 3
- πλησίον plēsion “near/neighbor” 2
- ἐνδύω enduō “to put on” 2
- ὑποτάσσω hupotassō “to subject” 2
- ὀργή orgē “wrath” 2
- φόβος phobos “fear” 2
- ἀγαθός agathos “good” 2
- φοβέω phobeō “to fear” 2
- ἕτερος heteros “other” 2
- ἀγαπάω agapaō “to love” 2
- εἰ ei “if” 3
People in Romans 13
- Jesus 1
Romans 13:1
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.
Points to (19)
- Titus 3:1 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 85 votes
- 1 Peter 2:13–17 — Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 66 votes
- Daniel 2:21 — And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the… 53 votes
- John 19:11 — Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above:… 34 votes
- Proverbs 8:15–16 — By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. 31 votes
- Jeremiah 27:5–8 — I have made the earth, the man and the beast that are upon the ground, by my great power and by my… 24 votes
Pointed to from (33)
- 1 Peter 2:13 — Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 24 votes
- John 19:11 — Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above:… 20 votes
- Titus 3:1 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 17 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness… 13 votes
Romans 13:2
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Points to (10)
- 1 Peter 2:13 — Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 16 votes
- Titus 3:1 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 12 votes
- James 3:1 — My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. 9 votes
- Romans 13:5 — Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 9 votes
- Luke 20:47 — Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation. 8 votes
- Mark 12:40 — Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation. 8 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- Exodus 16:8 — And Moses said, This shall be, when the LORD shall give you in the evening flesh to eat, and in the morning… 8 votes
- Romans 14:23 — And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is… 5 votes
- Exodus 22:28 — Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people. 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 11:29 — For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the… 3 votes
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:
Points to (8)
- Ecclesiastes 10:4–6 — If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 9 votes
- 1 Peter 2:13–14 — Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 8 votes
- Proverbs 20:2 — The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 8 votes
- Proverbs 14:35 — The king’s favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame. 8 votes
- Deuteronomy 25:1 — If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they… 7 votes
- 1 Peter 3:13–14 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 6 votes
Pointed to from (17)
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 18 votes
- 1 Peter 2:14 — Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of… 15 votes
- 1 Peter 3:13 — And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 9 votes
- John 8:11 — She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 7 votes
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.
Points to (22)
- Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is… 9 votes
- 2 Chronicles 19:6 — And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in… 7 votes
- Proverbs 24:23–24 — These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment. 6 votes
- Proverbs 20:2 — The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul. 5 votes
- Proverbs 16:14 — The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6 — That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all… 4 votes
Pointed to from (15)
- Romans 12:19 — Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is… 15 votes
- Hebrews 10:30 — For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again,… 8 votes
- 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… 5 votes
- Genesis 9:6 — Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. 5 votes
Romans 13:5
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Points to (8)
- 1 Peter 2:19 — For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 5 votes
- Acts 24:16 — And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. 5 votes
- Ecclesiastes 8:2 — I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God. 5 votes
- 1 Peter 2:13–15 — Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 4 votes
- Titus 3:1–2 — Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good… 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 24:5–6 — And it came to pass afterward, that David’s heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul’s skirt. 4 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Romans 13:2 — Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive… 9 votes
- 1 Peter 2:19 — For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 5 votes
- Jeremiah 29:7 — And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD… 4 votes
- Ecclesiastes 8:5 — Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and… 4 votes
Romans 13:6
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Points to (16)
- Matthew 22:17–21 — Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 9 votes
- Luke 23:2 — And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give… 7 votes
- Luke 20:21–26 — And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the… 7 votes
- Mark 12:14–17 — And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for… 6 votes
- Matthew 17:24–27 — And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your… 6 votes
- 1 Chronicles 18:14 — So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people. 5 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Matthew 17:25 — He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon?… 5 votes
- 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… 4 votes
- Matthew 22:17 — Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? 4 votes
- Luke 20:25 — And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which… 3 votes
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.
Points to (18)
- Luke 20:25 — And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar’s, and unto God the things which… 14 votes
- 1 Peter 2:17–18 — Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 12 votes
- Matthew 17:25 — He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon?… 12 votes
- Proverbs 24:21 — My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: 12 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:17 — Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and… 9 votes
- Matthew 22:21 — They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are… 9 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Romans 13:8 — Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 22 votes
- Matthew 22:21 — They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are… 16 votes
- 1 Peter 2:17 — Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 15 votes
- Proverbs 3:27 — Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 14 votes
Romans 13:8
Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
Points to (11)
- Romans 13:10 — Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. 73 votes
- Matthew 22:39–40 — And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 67 votes
- Galatians 5:14 — For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 38 votes
- Matthew 7:12 — Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the… 30 votes
- Proverbs 3:27–28 — Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 27 votes
- Romans 13:7 — Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear;… 22 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Romans 13:10 — Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. 70 votes
- Matthew 7:12 — Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the… 64 votes
- Mark 12:31 — And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other… 56 votes
- Galatians 5:14 — For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 25 votes
Romans 13:9
For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Points to (13)
- Exodus 20:12–17 — Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. 60 votes
- Matthew 22:39 — And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 57 votes
- Mark 12:31 — And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other… 56 votes
- Luke 10:27 — And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with… 55 votes
- Deuteronomy 5:16–21 — Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged,… 51 votes
- Leviticus 19:18 — Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy… 36 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Luke 10:27 — And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with… 67 votes
- Matthew 22:39 — And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 57 votes
- Leviticus 19:18 — Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy… 54 votes
- Exodus 20:17 — Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant,… 48 votes
Romans 13:10
Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Points to (3)
- Romans 13:8 — Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 70 votes
- Matthew 22:39–40 — And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 68 votes
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 63 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Romans 13:8 — Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 73 votes
- Psalms 15:3 — He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his… 13 votes
- Romans 14:15 — But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat,… 4 votes
- Romans 2:27 — And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the law, judge thee, who by the letter and… 2 votes
Romans 13:11
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.
Points to (19)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:5–8 — Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 47 votes
- 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 43 votes
- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 36 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:34 — Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame. 32 votes
- Mark 13:35–37 — Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the… 32 votes
- Matthew 24:42–44 — Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come. 32 votes
Pointed to from (31)
- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 88 votes
- Hebrews 12:1 — Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every… 47 votes
- 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he… 45 votes
- Revelation 1:3 — Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are… 30 votes
Romans 13:12
The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
Points to (19)
- Ezekiel 18:31–32 — Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new… 32 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 29 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:7 — By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 23 votes
- Colossians 3:8–17 — But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. 21 votes
- James 1:21 — Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted… 20 votes
- Ephesians 6:11–18 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 20 votes
Pointed to from (25)
- Ephesians 6:11 — Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 86 votes
- 1 John 1:7 — But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of… 55 votes
- Ephesians 5:11 — And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. 43 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 — (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 36 votes
Romans 13:13
Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.
Points to (41)
- Galatians 5:21 — Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also… 25 votes
- Ephesians 5:18 — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 15 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5 — For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 13 votes
- 1 Peter 4:3–5 — For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in… 10 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 9 votes
- Ephesians 5:15 — See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 9 votes
Pointed to from (35)
- Galatians 5:16 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 42 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 32 votes
- Ephesians 5:18 — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 21 votes
- Galatians 5:21 — Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also… 21 votes
Romans 13:14
But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Points to (10)
- Ephesians 4:24 — And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. 62 votes
- Galatians 5:16–17 — This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 50 votes
- Galatians 3:27 — For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. 46 votes
- 1 Peter 2:11 — Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the… 37 votes
- Galatians 5:24 — And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 37 votes
- Colossians 3:10–12 — And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 31 votes
Pointed to from (38)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 182 votes
- Romans 8:29 — For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be… 139 votes
- 1 John 2:16 — For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not… 56 votes
- Galatians 5:24 — And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 46 votes