Romans 13:4

For the ruler is God's minister appointed for your good. But if you are a wrong-doer, be afraid; he does not carry the sword to no purpose; he is God's servant, appointed to vengeance upon the guilty.

Romans 12:19

Never revenge yourself, beloved, but leave the field clear for God's wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

That no man overreach or take advantage of his brother in such matters, because "the Lord takes vengeance" in all these things, as also I repeatedly forewarned you and testified to you.

Romans 13:6

This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Romans 13:4

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

He is

Romans 13:6

Revenger

Romans 12:19

General references

Acts 18:16

Bible References

He is

This too, is the reason why you pay taxes; because the authorities are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

Revenger

Never revenge yourself, beloved, but leave the field clear for God's wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

General references

And he drove them from the tribunal.