Romans 13:3
A good action has nothing to fear from Rulers; a bad action has. Do you want to have no reason to fear the Authorities? Then do what is good, and you will win their praise.
Romans 13:4
For they are God's servants appointed for your good. But, if you do what is wrong, you may well be afraid; for the sword they carry is not without meaning! They are God's servants to inflict his punishments on those who do wrong.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,
1 Peter 3:13-14
Who, indeed, is there to harm you, if you prove yourselves to be eager 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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Rulers
Romans 13:4
For they are God's servants appointed for your good. But, if you do what is wrong, you may well be afraid; for the sword they carry is not without meaning! They are God's servants to inflict his punishments on those who do wrong.
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,
1 Peter 3:13
Who, indeed, is there to harm you, if you prove yourselves to be eager for what is good?
General references
Acts 18:16
Saying this, he drove them back from the Bench.