Romans 13:3

James Moffatt - New Testament

Magistrates are no terror to an honest man, though they are to a bad man. If you want to avoid being alarmed at the government-authorities, lead an honest life and you will be commended for it;

Cross References

Romans 13:4

the magistrate is God's servant for your benefit. But if you do wrong, you may well be alarmed; a magistrate does not wield the power of the sword for nothing, he is God's servant for the infliction of divine vengeance upon evil-doers.

Romans 13:2

Hence anyone who resists authority is opposing the divine order, and the opposition will bring judgment on themselves.