Romans 13:3

The Passion Translation

For civil authorities don’t intimidate those who are doing good, but those who are doing evil. So do what is right and you’ll never need to fear those in authority. They will commend you for your good citizenship.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

A wise and faithful servant receives promotion from the king, but the one who acts disgracefully gets to taste the anger of the king.

Proverbs 20:2

The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion. Do you really want to go and make him angry?

Romans 13:2

So to resist authority is to resist the divine order of God, which results in severe consequences.

Romans 13:4

Those in authority are God’s servants for the good of society. But if you break the law, you have reason to be alarmed, for they are God’s agents of punishment to bring criminals to justice. Why do you think they carry weapons?