Romans 13:1-3

1Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

2So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.

3For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.