Romans 13:1-3

1Everyone must obey the government officers. It is God who gives the authority to rule. The people who rule have received their authority from God.

2So anyone who refuses to obey that authority is refusing to obey God. That person will receive the proper punishment.

3People who do good things do not need to be afraid of the rulers. Only people who do bad things should be afraid of the rulers. Do you want to live and not be afraid of the rulers? Then you must do good things and they will respect you.