Romans 13:3

New Living Translation

For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.

Proverbs 20:2

The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life.

Romans 13:2

So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.

Romans 13:4

The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong.

Deuteronomy 25:1

“Suppose two people take a dispute to court, and the judges declare that one is right and the other is wrong.