Romans 13:3

A Conservative Version

For rulers are not a source of fear to the good works, but to the evil. And do thou desire not to fear the office of authority? Do what is good, and thou will have praise from it.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion. He who provokes him to anger sins [against] his own life.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favor is toward a servant who deals wisely, but his wrath will be [to] him who causes shame.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, and [they] judge them, then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the iniquitous.

Romans 13:4

For he is a helper of God to thee for what is good. But if thou do what is evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is a helper of God, vengeful for wrath to the man who commits evil.

Romans 13:2

So that he who resists the office of authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and those who have opposed will receive condemnation to themselves.