All authorities

Giving the American interpretation of Romans 13 to Iraq:

1 Everyone must submit himself to Saddam Hussein, for there is no authority except that which God has established. Saddam Hussein has been established by God. 2 Consequently, he who rebels against Saddam Hussein is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. 3 For Saddam Hussein holds no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of Saddam Hussein? Then do what is right and he will commend you. 4 For Saddam Hussein is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. Saddam Hussein is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. 5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to Saddam Hussein, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. 6 This is also why you pay taxes, for Saddam Hussein is God's servant, who gave his full time to governing.

Romans 13:2-6