What does the apostle Paul say about submission to authorities in the Lord?

The apostle Paul says, “Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same” (Rom. 13:1–3); and “therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior” (1 Tim. 2:1–3). Christianity calls for obedience to authorities and submission to the state, for its concern is for inner peace, pardon for sinners, and not using the sword. The believer is obliged to implement these commandments, desiring to offer love even to enemies who oppose him, through the work of the Holy Spirit in him.