The Watch Tower, “The Higher Powers (parts 1 and 2)”
The two-part 1929 article (1 and 15 June) that identified the 'higher powers' of Romans 13 as Jehovah and Christ.
No online copy located.
Provenance and verification note for The Watch Tower, The Higher Powers (parts 1 and 2)
Confidence note. Original not opened: no lawful scan found (archive.org items 'rihswatchtower1929' and 'Watchtower19291930' are US school/college publications, not Watch Tower Society material). The existence, date and thrust of the article are confirmed by w50 11/15 p. 441 and kr p. 56.
Corroborated by. src-w-1950-1115-subjection-higher-powers, src-kr-2014-ch5-superior-authorities
Notes. Do not quote 1929 wording directly until a scan is opened.
Accessed. 19 September 2026 · Source ID. src-w-1929-0601-higher-powers