Romans 13:3

American King James Version (1999)

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoever provokes him to anger sins against his own soul.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causes shame.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If there be a controversy between men, and they come to judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

Romans 13:4

For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on him that does evil.

Romans 13:2

Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.