Romans 13:3

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

Deuteronomy 25:1

If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.

Proverbs 14:35

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 20:2

The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

Ecclesiastes 10:4-6

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Does it make you any more of a king that you outstrip everyone else in building with cedar? Just think about your father. He was content that he had food and drink. He did what was just and right. So things went well with him.

Romans 13:4

for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

1 Peter 2:13-14

Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme

1 Peter 3:13-14

For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

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

Wilt

1 Peter 2:13

1 Peter 3:13

General references

Acts 18:16

Bible References

Rulers

for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

The king's terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Wilt

Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme

For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

General references

The rest of the people will hear and become afraid to keep doing such evil among you.

your elders and judges must go out and measure how far it is to the cities in the vicinity of the corpse.

They told Joshua, "We will do everything you say. We will go wherever you send us.

He appointed judges throughout the land and in each of the fortified cities of Judah.

Then he had them forced away from the judgment seat.