English Language Versions
KJV Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
KJVP Wherefore G1352 ye must needs G318 be subject, G5293 not G3756 only G3440 for G1223 wrath, G3709 but G235 also G2532 for conscience sake G1223 G4893 .
YLT Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,
ASV Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.
WEB Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience\' sake.
RV Wherefore {cf15i ye} must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience sake.
NET Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.
ERVEN So you must obey the government, not just because you might be punished, but because you know it is the right thing to do.