1 Peter 2:14
or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.
Romans 13:3-4
For rulers are not a terror to works that are good, but to those which are evil. Will you, then, not be afraid of the authority? Do that which is good, and you shall receive praise from the same.
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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.
For the punishment
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For the punishment
Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to works that are good, but to those which are evil. Will you, then, not be afraid of the authority? Do that which is good, and you shall receive praise from the same.