Romans 13

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Everyone should submit to those in authority, for all authority comes from God. He is the one who has put these leaders in their positions.

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

Anyone who opposes authority is actually opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring God's judgment on themselves.

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Leaders aren't scary if you're doing right, but wrongdoers should fear them. So, don't be scared, just do good and you'll be appreciated.

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

He serves God, bringing goodness to you. But if you choose evil, fear his wrath. His power isn't for show; he's God's agent, punishing those who do wrong.

Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

You must submit to the authorities, not just out of fear of punishment, but also for the sake of your conscience.

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

This is also why you pay your taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, dedicated to this very work.

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

Give everyone what you owe them: respect and honor those who deserve it, fear those who instill it, and pay your dues where they're due.

Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Don't be in debt to anyone, except for the obligation to love each other. Because if you truly love, you're living by God's law.

For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Don't commit adultery, don't kill, don't take what isn't yours, don't crave what others have. These and every other rule are summed up in this one: Love others as you love yourself.

Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Love never harms others; hence, love is the essence of all moral rules.

And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

Realize what time it is: it's time to wake up from our slumber. Our deliverance is nearer now than when we first believed.

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.

The darkness of night is almost over, and the dawn is breaking. So, let's leave behind all our negative actions and embrace the protective shield of positivity and light.

Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

Let's live with integrity, as if it's always daylight; avoiding wild parties and excessive drinking, not indulging in promiscuity and reckless behavior, not engaging in conflict and jealousy.

But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

Embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ wholeheartedly, and don't give in to earthly desires or temptations.