Romans 13:2

Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.
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King James Version

Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

New International Version

Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.

Catholic Public Domain Version

And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves