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Patristic A.D. 394 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Rom 13:1 (PAULINE COMMENTARY FROM THE GREEK CHURCH)

Diodorus of Tarsus, on Rom 13:1

Diodorus of Tarsus · c. A.D. 330–394

Rom 13:1 · Douay-Rheims

“Let every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.”

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“The book of Proverbs teaches us that kings do not come to rule apart from the dispensation and will of God: "Through me kings reign and princes decree justice."”

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