John Trapp on Romans 13:1
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Romans13:1
CHAP. XIII. Verſe 1. Let every ſoul be ſubject]
IN things lawfull only: for elſe we muſt anſwer as thoſe Apoſtles did, Act. 3.29. and as Polycarp, who being commanded to blaſpheme Chriſt, and to ſwear by the fortune of Caeſar, peremptorily refuſed, and ſaid, We are taught to give honour to Princes and Potentates, but ſuch honour as is not contrary to Gods religion.
Ordained of God] In regard of it's inſtitution,Tha. 2.2. q. 10. ar. 10. though for the manner of it's conſtitution it is of man.
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