NET

1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Darby

A Believer's Submission to Civil Government

1 Let every soul be subject^D8160 to the authorities that are above [him]. For there is no authority except from God; and those that exist are set up by God.

Darby Bible Notes

subject - Or 'let every soul subject itself.' it is reflexive; see Note, Heb. 1.3. 'Sets himself in opposition,' ver. 2, is in direct contrast.

KJV

A Believer's Submission to Civil Government

1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained^K6863of God.

KJV Bible Notes

ordained: Or, ordered.

Strong's

1 Let every^G3956 soul^G5590 be subject^G5293 unto the higher^G5242 powers^G1849. For^G1063 there is^G2076 no^G3756 power^G1849 but^G1508 of^G575 God^G2316: ^G1161 the powers^G1849 that be^G5607 are^G1526 ordained^G5021 of^G5259 God^G2316.