Romans 13:3

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: Whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

Proverbs 14:35

The king's favour is toward a wise servant: But his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto 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 thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Romans 13:2

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