The Witnesses faithfully obey the injunction of Romans 13: 1, 2: “Let every soul be in subjection to the superior authorities [governmental rulers], for there is no authority except by God; the existing authorities stand placed in their relative positions by God.
Nad kuuletuvad ustavalt käsule, mis on kirjas Roomlastele 13: 1, 2: „Iga hing olgu allaheitlik valitsemas olevaile ülemustele; sest ülemust ei ole muud kui Jumalalt; kus neid on, seal on nad Jumala poolt seatud.