Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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
Revenger
General references
Bible References
He is
Romans 13:6
for this is the reason why you pay your taxes, for the civil authorities are God's official servants faithfully devoting themselves to this very end.
Revenger
Romans 12:19
Stop taking revenge on one another, beloved, but leave a place for God's anger, for the Scripture says, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will pay them back, says the Lord."
General references
Acts 18:16
So he drove them away from the court.