This is an important quote from Paul, as in Church I see it often coming up, praying for our leaders. Somehow I always found it strange. How does it correspond with the Jesus whipping the money changers from the temple?
Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
I think we need to read this in the time.
In ancient Israel, authority was initially tribal and decentralized. Later, a monarchical system was established with figures like Saul, David, and Solomon. These kings had considerable power, often combining political, military, and religious roles.
However, they were also subject to divine law.
Usury, blasphemy, baby killing would be a breakage of divine law. Meaning death. No-one is bigger than God.
The bible often show tensions and conflicts between these various forms of authority. Prophets in the Old Testament frequently challenged kings, and in the New Testament, Jesus and early Christians often came into conflict with the religious authorities and Roman political powers.
Paul killed Christians under the authorities, until he received the grace of faith and became the haunted by the authorities. Paul challenged the worldly authorities.
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