1 Peter 2:14
or to governors, as sent through him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for praise to those who do well;
Romans 13:3-4
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;
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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 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;