Romans 13:3

World English Bible (2000)

For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

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  • Deut 25:1 : 1 If there be a controversy between men, and they come to 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 who deals wisely, but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.
  • Prov 20:2 : 2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
  • Eccl 10:4-6 : 4 If the spirit of the ruler rises up against you, don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest. 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, the sort of error which proceeds from the ruler. 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in a low place.
  • Jer 22:15-18 : 15 Shall you reign, because you strive to excel in cedar? Didn't your 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. Wasn't this to know me? says Yahweh. 17 But your eyes and your heart are not but for your covetousness, and for shedding innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do it. 18 Therefore thus says Yahweh 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 servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
  • 1 Pet 3:13-14 : 13 Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."
  • 1 Pet 2:13-14 : 13 Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme; 14 or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

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    4 for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

    5 Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

    6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.

    7 Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

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

    14 or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

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

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

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

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    1 Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

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    1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

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    12 For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."

    13 Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

    14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

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    2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

    3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

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    9 You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

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    22 Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

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    17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

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    21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:

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    17 For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

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    43 You shall not rule over him with harshness, but shall fear your God.

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    3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, 'One who rules over men righteously, who rules in the fear of God,

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    2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.

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

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    2 The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

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    26 Also to punish the righteous is not good, nor to flog officials for their integrity.

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    29 be afraid of the sword, for wrath brings the punishments of the sword, that you may know there is a judgment."

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    5 But I will warn you whom you should fear. Fear him, who after he has killed, has power to cast into Gehenna. Yes, I tell you, fear him.

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    19 Don't fret yourself because of evildoers; neither be envious of the wicked:

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    13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he lengthen days like a shadow; because he doesn't fear God.

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

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