Romans 13:3
rulers are not a terror to virtue, but to vice. would you then live without any dread of the civil power? do what is right, and you shall have his commendation.
Romans 13:4
for his administration is appointed by God for your good. but if you do wrong, you have reason to be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: he being the minister of God, to execute punishment upon malefactors.
1 Peter 2:13-14
and glorify God in the times of distress. be subject therefore, for the Lord's sake to every human establishment: whether it be to the king,
1 Peter 3:13-14
for who can hurt you, if you strive to excel in virtue.
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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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Rulers
Romans 13:4
for his administration is appointed by God for your good. but if you do wrong, you have reason to be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: he being the minister of God, to execute punishment upon malefactors.
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
and glorify God in the times of distress. be subject therefore, for the Lord's sake to every human establishment: whether it be to the king,
1 Peter 3:13
for who can hurt you, if you strive to excel in virtue.
General references
Acts 18:16
upon which he order'd them to withdraw.