---
title: 'Civil Government: An Exposition of Romans 13:1–7'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'James McLeod Willson'
date: 1853-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Commentaries'
- 'Citizenship and Government'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 13'
- 'Matthew 21'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/willson-1853-civil-government-an-exposition-of-romans-13-1-7
---

# Civil Government: An Exposition of Romans 13:1–7

1853 exposition of Romans 13:1–7 arguing Paul enjoins submission to rightful civil authority but rejects absolute, slavish obedience; analyzes limits, resistance, and the right of revolution.

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