Thematic Bible: Are ministers of God
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Magistrates » Are ministers of God
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.
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This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.
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