Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Wouldest thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from it; for he is the servant of God to thee for good.
Romans 13:4
But if thou dost that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is the servant of God, an avenger for wrath against him that doth evil.
1 Peter 2:13-14
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether it be to the king as supreme, Or to governors,
1 Peter 3:13-14
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be 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
But if thou dost that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain; for he is the servant of God, an avenger for wrath against him that doth evil.
Wilt
1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether it be to the king as supreme, Or to governors,
1 Peter 3:13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
General references
Acts 18:16
And he drove them away from the judgment-seat.