Romans 13:1-3

1Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

2So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment

3(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,