Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the government? Do that which is good, and thou wilt have praise from it;
Romans 13:4
for the ruler is Gods servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is Gods servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 3:13-14
And who is he that shall harm you, if ye are followers of that which 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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Rulers
Romans 13:4
for the ruler is Gods servant to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is Gods servant, an avenger to inflict wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that shall harm you, if ye are followers of that which is good?
General references
Acts 18:16
And he drove them from the judgmentseat.