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From the Blue Letter Bible
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Rom 13:3 — For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
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Rom 13:4 |
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil. |
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Deu 25:1 |
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that [the judges] may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked. |
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Pro 14:35 |
The king's favour [is] toward a wise servant: but his wrath is [against] him that causeth shame. |
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Pro 20:2 |
The fear of a king [is] as the roaring of a lion: [whoso] provoketh him to anger sinneth [against] his own soul. |
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Ecc 10:4 |
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences. |
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Ecc 10:5 |
There is an evil [which] I have seen under the sun, as an error [which] proceedeth from the ruler: |
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Ecc 10:6 |
Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. |
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Jer 22:15 |
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest [thyself] in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, [and] then [it was] well with him? |
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Jer 22:16 |
He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then [it was] well [with him: was] not this to know me? saith the LORD. |
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Jer 22:17 |
But thine eyes and thine heart [are] not but for thy covetousness, and for to shed innocent blood, and for oppression, and for violence, to do [it]. |
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Jer 22:18 |
Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah; They shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! they shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah lord! or, Ah his glory! |
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1Pe 2:13 |
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; |
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1Pe 2:14 |
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. |
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1Pe 3:13 |
And who [is] he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? |
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1Pe 3:14 |
But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy [are ye]: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; |
Cite This Page: (explanation of citations)
Scott, Thomas. "Romans 13:3," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
<http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/Rom/13/3.html>.
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