New Revised Standard Version
Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

Contemporary English Version
But you should obey the rulers because you know it is the right thing to do, and not just because of God's anger.

New American Bible
Therefore, it is necessary to be subject not only because of the wrath but also because of conscience.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

Wherefore be subject of necessity: not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

ye.

1 Samuel 24:5,6 After which David's heart struck him, because he had cut off the hem of Saul's robe. . . .

Ecclesiastes 8:2 I observe the mouth of the king, and the commandments of the oath of God.

Titus 3:1,2 Admonish them to be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to every good work. . . .

1 Peter 2:13-15 Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling, . . .

conscience.

Acts 24:16 And herein do I endeavour to have always a conscience without offence, towards God and towards men.

Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things.

1 Peter 2:19 For this is thankworthy: if, for conscience towards God, a man endure sorrows, suffering wrongfully.

1 Peter 3:16 But with modesty and fear, having a good conscience: that whereas they speak evil of you, they may be ashamed who falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.