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Source language
Original Greek   
ὥστε ὁ ἀντιτασσόμενος τῇ ἐξουσίᾳ τῇ τοῦ θεοῦ διαταγῇ ἀνθέστηκεν, οἱ δὲ ἀνθεστηκότες ἑαυτοῖς κρίμα λήμψονται.
Greek - Transliteration via code library   
oste o antitassomenos te exousia te tou theou diatage anthesteken, oi de anthestekotes eautois krima lempsontai.

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
itaque qui resistit potestati Dei ordinationi resistit qui autem resistunt ipsi sibi damnationem adquirunt

King James Variants
American King James Version   
Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves judgment.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Authorized (King James) Version   
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
New King James Version   
Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
21st Century King James Version   
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God, and those who resist shall receive for themselves damnation.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English   
Whoever therefore stands against the authority stands against the decrees of God, and these who stand against them shall receive judgment.
Darby Bible Translation   
So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
God's Word   
Therefore, whoever resists the government opposes what God has established. Those who resist will bring punishment on themselves.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God's command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves.
International Standard Version   
so that whoever resists the authorities opposes what God has established, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
NET Bible   
So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment
New American Standard Bible   
Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
New International Version   
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
New Living Translation   
So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.
Webster's Bible Translation   
Whoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Weymouth New Testament   
Therefore the man who rebels against his ruler is resisting God's will; and those who thus resist will bring punishment upon themselves.
The World English Bible   
Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
EasyEnglish Bible   
So anyone who refuses to obey that authority is refusing to obey God. That person will receive the proper punishment.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.
New Life Version   
The person who does not obey the leaders of the land is working against what God has done. Anyone who does that will be punished.
Revised Geneva Translation   
Therefore, whoever resists that authority, resists the ordinance of God. And those who resist, shall receive condemnation upon themselves.
The Voice Bible   
Therefore, a person who rebels against authority rebels against the order He established, and people like that can expect to face certain judgment.
Living Bible   
So those who refuse to obey the laws of the land are refusing to obey God, and punishment will follow.
New Catholic Bible   
Consequently, anyone who resists authority is rebelling against what God has appointed, and those who so resist will bring judgment upon themselves.
Legacy Standard Bible   
Therefore whoever resists that authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
Jubilee Bible 2000   
Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God, and those that resist shall receive condemnation to themselves.
Christian Standard Bible   
So then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command, and those who oppose it will bring judgment on themselves.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
Therefore he who resists and sets himself up against the authorities resists what God has appointed and arranged [in divine order]. And those who resist will bring down judgment upon themselves [receiving the penalty due them].
New Century Version   
So those who are against the government are really against what God has commanded. And they will bring punishment on themselves.
The Message   
Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it’s God’s order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you’re irresponsible to the state, then you’re irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you’re trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear. Do you want to be on good terms with the government? Be a responsible citizen and you’ll get on just fine, the government working to your advantage. But if you’re breaking the rules right and left, watch out. The police aren’t there just to be admired in their uniforms. God also has an interest in keeping order, and he uses them to do it. That’s why you must live responsibly—not just to avoid punishment but also because it’s the right way to live.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
Therefore the one who rebels against the authority is opposing God’s institution, and those who oppose will bring judgment on themselves.
Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament   
Therefore whoever resists · authority resists what · God has decreed, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
New Matthew Bible   
Therefore whoever resists authority, resists the ordinance of God. And those who resist will bring retribution on themselves,
Good News Translation®   
Whoever opposes the existing authority opposes what God has ordered; and anyone who does so will bring judgment on himself.
Wycliffe Bible   
Therefore he that against-standeth power, against-standeth the ordinance of God; and they that against-stand, get to themselves damnation.
New Testament for Everyone   
As a result, anyone who rebels against authority is resisting what God has set up, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
Contemporary English Version   
People who oppose the authorities are opposing what God has done, and they will be punished.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Therefore he who resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
J.B. Phillips New Testament   
Every Christian ought to obey the civil authorities, for all legitimate authority is derived from God’s authority, and the existing authority is appointed under God. To oppose authority then is to oppose God, and such opposition is bound to be punished.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.
Common English Bible © 2011   
So anyone who opposes the authority is standing against what God has established. People who take this kind of stand will get punished.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
Therefore whoever resists [governmental] authority resists the ordinance of God. And those who have resisted it will bring judgment (civil penalty) on themselves.
English Standard Version Anglicised   
Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Therefore, whoever resists authority opposes what God has appointed, and those who oppose it will bring judgment upon themselves.
New American Standard Bible   
Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
The Expanded Bible   
So those who ·are against the government [rebel/resist the authority] are really ·against [resisting; opposing] what God has ·commanded [ordained; instituted]. And they will bring ·punishment [judgment] on themselves.
Tree of Life Version   
So whoever opposes the authority has resisted God’s direction, and those who have resisted will bring judgment on themselves.
Revised Standard Version   
Therefore he who resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
New International Reader's Version   
So whoever opposes the authorities opposes leaders whom God has appointed. Those who do that will be judged.
BRG Bible   
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
Complete Jewish Bible   
Therefore, whoever resists the authorities is resisting what God has instituted; and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
Worldwide English (New Testament)   
So anyone who fights against the ruler, fights against what God put there. And those who fight will be punished.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgement.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
So then, he who opposes the authority has resisted the ordinance, official decree of G-d; and those who resist shall receive mishpat (judgment) on themselves.
Names of God Bible   
Therefore, whoever resists the government opposes what God has established. Those who resist will bring punishment on themselves.
Modern English Version   
Therefore whoever resists the authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
Easy-to-Read Version   
So anyone who is against the government is really against something God has commanded. Those who are against the government bring punishment on themselves.
International Children’s Bible   
So if anyone is against the government, he is really against what God has commanded. And so he brings punishment on himself.
Lexham English Bible   
So then, the one who resists authority resists the ordinance which is from God, and those who resist will receive condemnation on themselves.
New International Version - UK   
Consequently, whoever rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Disciples Literal New Testament   
So then the one opposing the authority has resisted the ordinance of God. And the ones having resisted will receive judgment on themselves.