Romans 13:3

Modern English Version

Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil works. Do you wish to have no fear of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from him,

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion; he who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Proverbs 14:35

The favor of the king is toward a wise servant, but his wrath falls on him who brings shame.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If there is a controversy between men, they are to go to court for judgment, so that the judges may judge them. Then they shall justify the righteous and condemn the wicked.

Romans 13:4

for he is the servant of God for your good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain, for he is the servant of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him who practices evil.

Romans 13:2

Therefore whoever resists the authority resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.