1 Peter 2:14
or to governors as persons sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and the praise of them that do well.
Romans 13:3-4
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the civil power? do what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it:
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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 good works, but to the evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the civil power? do what is good, and thou shalt have praise from it: