Romans 13:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

He is

Be

Proverbs 16:14

Proverbs 20:2

Revenger

General references

Acts 18:16

Bible References

He is

This is also why you pay taxes. For rulers are God's servants faithfully devoting themselves to their work.

And blessed be the LORD your God, who is delighted with you! He set you in place on the throne of Israel because the LORD loved Israel forever. That's why he made you to be king, so you could carry out justice and implement righteousness."

"Pay careful attention to your duties, because you are judging not only for the sake of human beings but also for the LORD and he is present with you as you make your rulings.

"How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude

Here are some more proverbs from wise people: It isn't good to show partiality in judgment.

Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.

I advise doing what the king says, especially regarding an oath to God.

Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.

and have grown fat and sleek. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They don't argue the case of the orphan to secure justice. They don't defend the rights of the poor.

""I'm constantly being profaned among them. Her princes within her are like wolves tearing their prey apart. They shed blood, destroying souls, and make unjust gain.

"He will say, "Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you officials of the house of Israel! You should know justice, should you not?

Be

The king's wrath results in a death sentence, but whoever is wise will appease him.

A king's anger is like a lion's roar; anyone who angers him forfeits his life.

Revenger

Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me. I will pay them back, declares the Lord."

The blood avenger himself is to execute the murderer. When he meets him, the blood avenger is to put him to death.

Now if the closely related avenger pursues him, then they are not to hand the killer over to him, because he killed his neighbor without premeditation and without hating him beforehand.

I'm going to inundate Edom with my retribution, using my people Israel to carry it out! They'll deliver my anger, acting as an agent of my fury. Edom will come to know my vengeance,' declares the Lord GOD.'"

General references

When others hear of this, they will be afraid and will not do such an evil deed again in your midst.

then let your elders and judges go out and measure the distance from the dead body to the neighboring cities.

"We'll do everything that you commanded," they replied. "We'll go wherever you send us.

and appointing judges throughout the land in all of the walled cities of Judah, city by city. He issued this reminder to the judges:

So he drove them away from the judge's seat.