Romans 13:3

New Century Version

Those who do right do not have to fear the rulers; only those who do wrong fear them. Do you want to be unafraid of the rulers? Then do what is right, and they will praise you.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:2

An angry king is like a roaring lion. Making him angry may cost you your life.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If two people have an argument and go to court, the judges will decide the case. They will declare one person right and the other guilty.

Romans 13:4

The ruler is God’s servant to help you. But if you do wrong, then be afraid. He has the power to punish; he is God’s servant to punish those who do wrong.

Romans 13:2

So those who are against the government are really against what God has commanded. And they will bring punishment on themselves.