Douay Rheims Challoner - Romans, 13

[1] Let every soul be subject to higher powers. For there is no power but from God: and those that are ordained of God.

[2] Therefore, he that resisteth the power resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist purchase to themselves damnation.

[3] For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.

[4] For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.

[5] Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

[6] For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.

[7] Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.

[8] Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. For he that loveth his neighbour hath fulfilled the law.

[9] For: Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal: Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet. And if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word: Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

[10] The love of our neighbour worketh no evil. Love therefore is the fulfilling of the law.

[11] And that, knowing the season, that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

[12] The night is passed And the day is at hand. Let us, therefore cast off the works of darkness and put on the armour of light.

[13] Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy.

[14] But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ: and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.