Romans 13:3

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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:

Additional Resources

Referenced Verses

  • Deut 25:1 : 1 ¶ If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that [the judges] may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.
  • Prov 14:35 : 35 ¶ The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame.
  • Prov 20:2 : 2 ¶ The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.
  • Eccl 10:4-6 : 4 ¶ If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. 5 There is an evil [which] I have seen under the sun, as an error [which] proceedeth from the ruler: 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place.
  • Jer 22:15-18 : 15 Shalt thou reign, because thou closest [thyself] in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, [and] then [it was] well with him? 16 He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then [it was] well [with him: was] not this to know me? saith the LORD. 17 But thine eyes and thine heart [are] not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do [it]. 18 Therefore thus saith the LORD 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 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.
  • 1 Pet 3:13-14 : 13 And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? 14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
  • 1 Pet 2:13-14 : 13 ¶ Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Rom 13:4-7
    4 verses
    88%

    4For 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.

    5Wherefore [ye] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

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

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

  • 1 Pet 2:13-18
    6 verses
    82%

    13¶ Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

    14Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

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

    16As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

    17Honour all [men]. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

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

  • Rom 13:1-2
    2 verses
    80%

    1¶ Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

    2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

  • Titus 3:1-2
    2 verses
    78%

    1¶ Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

    2To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.

  • 1 Pet 3:12-14
    3 verses
    75%

    12For the eyes of the Lord [are] over the righteous, and his ears [are open] unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord [is] against them that do evil.

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

    14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

  • 1 Tim 2:2-3
    2 verses
    72%

    2For kings, and [for] all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

    3For this [is] good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

  • Job 13:11
    72%

    11Shall not his excellency make you afraid? and his dread fall upon you?

  • Eph 6:9
    70%

    9And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

  • Col 3:22
    69%

    22Servants, obey in all things [your] masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

  • Heb 13:17
    69%

    17Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you.

  • Prov 24:21
    69%

    21¶ My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change:

  • 1 Pet 3:17
    69%

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

  • Lev 25:43
    69%

    43Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God.

  • 2 Sam 23:3
    69%

    3The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men [must be] just, ruling in the fear of God.

  • Prov 29:2
    69%

    2¶ When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

  • Eccl 8:3-4
    2 verses
    69%

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

    4Where the word of a king [is, there is] power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

  • 3 John 1:11
    68%

    11Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

  • Eph 6:5
    68%

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

  • Col 3:25
    68%

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

  • Ps 37:1
    68%

    1¶ [A Psalm] of David. Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

  • Prov 20:2
    68%

    2¶ The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul.

  • Exod 22:28
    68%

    28Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.

  • Eph 6:7
    68%

    7With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

  • Prov 17:26
    67%

    26¶ Also to punish the just [is] not good, [nor] to strike princes for equity.

  • 2 Pet 2:10
    67%

    10¶ But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous [are they], selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

  • Job 19:29
    67%

    29Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath [bringeth] the punishments of the sword, that ye may know [there is] a judgment.

  • Ps 125:4
    67%

    4¶ Do good, O LORD, unto [those that be] good, and [to them that are] upright in their hearts.

  • Prov 3:31
    67%

    31Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.

  • Luke 12:5
    67%

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

  • Job 34:18
    67%

    18[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly?

  • Prov 24:19
    67%

    19¶ Fret not thyself because of evil [men], neither be thou envious at the wicked;

  • Eccl 8:13
    67%

    13But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong [his] days, [which are] as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.

  • Prov 3:27
    67%

    27¶ Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it].

  • Rom 2:3
    67%

    3And thinkest thou this, O man, that judgest them which do such things, and doest the same, that thou shalt escape the judgment of God?

  • Deut 13:11
    67%

    11And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.

  • 1 Pet 3:9
    67%

    9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.