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 you pay them tribute also for this reason; because they are God's ministers, continually attending hereunto.

Revenger

Romans 12:19
Avenge not yourselves, my beloved; but rather give place to the wrath of others: for it is written, "Vengeance belongeth to me, I will recompence, saith the Lord."

General references

Acts 18:16
And he ordered them away from the tribunal.