Romans 13:4

English Majority Text Version

For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's servant, an avenger for wrath to the one practicing evil.

Cross References

Romans 12:19

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord.

Romans 13:6

For on account of this you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God, always giving attention to this very thing.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

that no one should transgress against and to defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger concerning all, just as we told you before and solemnly testified.

1 Peter 2:14

or to governors, as to those being sent for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those doing good.