American Standard Version
Wherefore `ye' must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

Amplified® Bible
Therefore one must be subject, not only to avoid God's wrath {and} escape punishment, but also as a matter of principle {and} for the sake of conscience.

Contemporary English Version
But you should obey the rulers because you know it is the right thing to do, and not just because of God's anger.

Darby English Version
Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

Good News Bible
For this reason you must obey the authorities---not just because of God's punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

International Standard Version
Therefore, it is necessary for you to be subject, not only because of God's wrath but also because of your own conscience.

King James Version
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

New International Version
Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience.

New King James Version
Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore you should subject yourselves, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

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