Romans 13:3

For [our] rulers are not a threat to [the person doing] a good deed, but to [the person doing] an evil one. So, do you want to avoid having to be afraid of the authorities? Then do what is good and you will be commended by them [generally].

Romans 13:4

For they are servants of God for your good. But you should be afraid if you do what is evil, because they do not carry the sword [i.e., for executing criminals] for nothing. For they are servants of God who take revenge [on wrongdoing] by punishing the person who does evil.

1 Peter 2:13-14

Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,

1 Peter 3:13-14

And who do you think would [try to] hurt you if you become enthusiastic for doing what is right?

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

Rulers

Romans 13:4

Wilt

1 Peter 2:13

1 Peter 3:13

General references

Acts 18:16

Bible References

Rulers

Wilt

Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,

And who do you think would [try to] hurt you if you become enthusiastic for doing what is right?

General references

And he had them thrown out of the courtroom.