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2 Samuel 23:3
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2 Samuel 23:3
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3 The God of Israel has spoken;
(A)the Rock of Israel has said to me:
When one rules justly over men,
ruling (B)in the fear of God,
2 Samuel 23:3
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2 Samuel 23:3
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1 Timothy 2:1-2
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1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Pray for All People
2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 (A)for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and (B)dignified in every way.
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1 Timothy 2:1-2
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1 Timothy 2:1-2
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Instructions on Worship
2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers,(A) intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority,(B) that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness(C) and holiness.
Romans 13:4
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Romans 13:4
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4 for (A)he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, (B)an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.
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Romans 13:4
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Romans 13:4
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4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.(A)
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