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 the same reason as you pay taxes ??since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.
Revenger
Romans 12:19
Never revenge yourselves, beloved, but let the Wrath of God have its way; for it is written, Vengeance is mine, I will exact a requital ??the Lord has said it. No,
General references
Acts 18:16
And he drove them from the tribunal.