Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to have no fear of him who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will have praise from him.
Romans 13:4
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the supreme authority,
1 Peter 3:13-14
Who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
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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
Wilt
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Bible References
Rulers
Romans 13:4
For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain; he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the wrongdoer.
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the supreme authority,
1 Peter 3:13
Who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
General references
Acts 18:16
And he drove them from the judgment seat.