Romans 13 and submission to civil government

Many “Christians” quote Romans 13.1a in support of their position that a believer is instructed by the Bible to submit to civil government in all things. Some say the only exception is that the believer does not have to submit to a civil government order not to preach salvation. Does the entirety of Romans 13 support that position? What about the entire Bible?

Consider Romans 13.1b: “For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”

What about Romans 13.3-4 which obviously lays out the God given jurisdiction of civil government? “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”

What about Romans 13.8-13? What about all the obvious examples in Scripture which record actions of men and women who defied civil government and were commended, some rewarded, by God for doing so?

One can read a thorough analysis of the meaning of Romans 13.1a by going to the following article online: “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers? Romans 13” which may be viewed by clicking the following link” https://jeraldfinney.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/let-every-soul-be-subject-unto-the-higher-powers-romans-13/

For other relevant articles, go to: https://jeraldfinney.wordpress.com/2012/07/15/let-every-soul-be-subject-unto-the-higher-powers-romans-13/