Romans 13:3

New English Translation

(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

The king shows favor to a wise servant, but his wrath falls on one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 20:2

The king’s terrifying anger is like the roar of a lion; whoever provokes him sins against himself.

Romans 13:2

So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment

Romans 13:4

for it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God’s servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

Deuteronomy 25:1

If controversy arises between people, they should go to court for judgment. When the judges hear the case, they shall exonerate the innocent but condemn the guilty.