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.

Romans 12:19

Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.'

1 Thessalonians 4:6

None of you over-reaching or taking advantage of his Brother in such matters. 'The Lord takes vengeance' upon all who do such things, as we have already warned you and solemnly declared.

Romans 13:6

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

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 for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

Revenger

Never avenge yourselves, dear friends, but make way for the Wrath of God; for Scripture declares--'"It is for me to avenge, I will requite," says the Lord.'

General references

Saying this, he drove them back from the Bench.