Romans 13:3-4
For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler's authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise.
1 Peter 2:14
or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the encouragement of well-doers.
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Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time forth came they no more on the sabbath.
I will lay
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I will lay
Romans 13:3
For rulers are no terror to good deeds, but to evil. Would you be fearless of the ruler's authority? Do what is good, and you will have his praise.
1 Peter 2:14
or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the encouragement of well-doers.