Paul Says Love Your Oppressors

The passage in Romans 13 about submitting to authorities is often misunderstood as blind obedience. However, when read in context with Romans 12, which emphasizes love for others, and considering the historical and social context, it becomes clear that the passage is not advocating unquestioning obedience, but rather a pragmatic and subversive form of resistance against oppressive authorities through nonviolent love and endurance. This reinterpretation challenges the traditional understanding of the passage and highlights the importance of love in promoting well-being for all.