International Standard Version Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God,
American Standard Version 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.
Young's Literal Translation 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,
