In Paul’s day, the superior authorities were primarily the government of Rome under Emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 - 68 C.E.
لكِنَّهُ رَأَى أَنَّهُ مِنَ ٱلضَّرُورِيِّ أَنْ تَعْرِفَ كُلُّ ٱلْمَخْلُوقَاتِ ٱلْعَاقِلَةِ هذِهِ ٱلْعَاقِبَةَ ٱلَّتِي لَا مَفَرَّ مِنْهَا .‏