Romans 13:3

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

People who do right don’t have to fear the rulers. But those who do wrong must fear them. Do you want to be free from fearing them? Then do only what is right, and they will praise you.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

An angry king is like a roaring lion. If you make him angry, you could lose your life.

Proverbs 14:35

Kings are pleased with intelligent officials, but they will punish shameful ones.

Deuteronomy 25:1

“When two people have an argument, they should go to the court. The judges will decide which person is right and which is wrong.

Romans 13:4

Rulers are God’s servants to help you. But if you do wrong, you have reason to be afraid. They have the power to punish, and they will use it. They are God’s servants to punish those who do wrong.

Romans 13:2

So anyone who is against the government is really against something God has commanded. Those who are against the government bring punishment on themselves.