1 Peter 2:14

or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

Romans 13:3-4

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

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1 Peter 2:14

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.

For the punishment

Romans 13:3

General references

Bible References

For the punishment

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

General references

Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, "We will not come up.

They told Joshua, "We will do everything you say. We will go wherever you send us.

Then Samuel talked to the people about how the kingship would work. He wrote it all down on a scroll and set it before the Lord. Then Samuel sent all the people away to their homes.

He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.