This passage has been used to justify submission to all kinds of abuses and inequalities coming from governing authorities. Is Paul complicit in supporting such corrupt governments? By basing the authority of government in God, Paul gives legitimacy to such authorities but only within limits. They also are under authority (God's) and must submit to authority as well. What is the purpose of government and what are those limits?

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For Reflection:

Christians have had great differences in understanding how to apply Paul's instructions from this passage.

- Given Paul's w ...