Romans 13:3
for rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And do you wish not to fear the authority? Do that which is good, and you shall have praise from the same;
Romans 13:4
for he is God's minister to you for good. But, if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourself to every human ordinance, for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme;
1 Peter 3:13-14
And who is he that will harm you, if ye become zealous for that which is good?
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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:
Rulers
Wilt
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Bible References
Rulers
Romans 13:4
for he is God's minister to you for good. But, if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourself to every human ordinance, for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme;
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye become zealous for that which is good?
General references
Acts 18:16
And he drove them from the judgment-seat.