Why did Paul urgently command Christians to obey rulers, despite persecution from hostile governors?
As heard by us
Calvin reads Romans 13 as a steady case for obedience, tribute, and self-command.
Calvin's reading of Romans 13 treats the passage as a firm case for obedience to rulers and civil order, pressing Paul's language about higher powers into magistrates, tribute, and the refusal of resistance.
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If you want rulers, taxes, and conscience in one slow argument, you are in the right pew.
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