1 Peter 2:14

Authorized King James Version (1611)

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

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  • Rom 13:3-4 : 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4 For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.

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