Romans 13:3

Tree of Life Version

For leaders cause no fear for good behavior, but for bad. Now if you do not want to fear the authority, do what is good and you will get his approval—

Cross References

Proverbs 14:35

The king shows favor toward a servant who acts wisely, but his wrath is on one who is disgraceful.

Proverbs 20:2

The terror of a king is like a lion’s growl. Whoever provokes him endangers his life.

Romans 13:2

So whoever opposes the authority has resisted God’s direction, and those who have resisted will bring judgment on themselves.

Romans 13:4

for he is God’s servant to you for your good. But if you do evil, be afraid—for he does not carry the sword for no reason; for he is God’s servant, an avenger who inflicts punishment on the evildoer.

Deuteronomy 25:1

“Suppose there is a dispute between people and they approach the court, the judges hear their case, and declare one righteous and the other guilty.