Romans 13:3 - Douy-Rheims Bible Challoner Revision3 2 The night is passed, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 For civil authorities are not a terror to [people of] good conduct, but to [those of] bad behavior. Would you have no dread of him who is in authority? Then do what is right and you will receive his approval and commendation. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: See the chapterCommon English Bible3 The authorities don’t frighten people who are doing the right thing. Rather, they frighten people who are doing wrong. Would you rather not be afraid of authority? Do what’s right, and you will receive its approval. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version3 For leaders are not a source of fear to those who work good, but to those who work evil. And would you prefer not to be afraid of authority? Then do what is good, and you shall have praise from them. See the chapter |