Romans 13:3

American Standard Version (1901)

For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

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  • Deut 25:1 : 1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, and [the judges] judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked;
  • Prov 14:35 : 35 The king's favor is toward a servant that dealeth wisely; But his wrath will be [against] him that causeth shame.
  • Prov 20:2 : 2 The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.
  • Eccl 10:4-6 : 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for gentleness allayeth great offences. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as it were an error which proceedeth from the ruler: 6 folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
  • Jer 22:15-18 : 15 Shalt thou reign, because thou strivest to excel in cedar? Did not thy father eat and drink, and do justice and righteousness? then it was well with him. 16 He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well. Was not this to know me? saith Jehovah. 17 But thine eyes and thy heart are not but for thy covetousness, and for shedding innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it. 18 Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah: they shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! They shall not lament for him, [saying] Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!
  • Rom 13:4 : 4 for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
  • 1 Pet 3:13-14 : 13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good? 14 But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
  • 1 Pet 2:13-14 : 13 Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme; 14 or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

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    4for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

    5Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

    6For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

    7Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due] ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

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    13Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

    14or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

    15For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

    16as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

    17Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

    18Servants, [be] in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

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    1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God.

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    1Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

    2to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

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    12For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, And his ears unto their supplication: But the face of the Lord is upon them that do evil.

    13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

    14But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

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    2for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

    3This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

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    17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit [to them] : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this [were] unprofitable for you.

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    21My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; [And] company not with them that are given to change:

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    17For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.

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    43Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.

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    3The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spake to me: One that ruleth over men righteously, That ruleth in the fear of God,

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    3Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

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    5Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

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    25For he that doeth wrong shall receive again for the wrong that he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

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    2The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own life.

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    28Thou shalt not revile God, nor curse a ruler of thy people.

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    7with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men:

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    26Also to punish the righteous is not good, [Nor] to smite the noble for [their] uprightness.

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    4Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.

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    5But I will warn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, who after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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    19Fret not thyself because of evil-doers; Neither be thou envious at the wicked:

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    11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do not more any such wickedness as this is in the midst of thee.

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    9not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.