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Romans 13:4
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Romans 13:4
New International Version
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)
Romans 13:4
King James Version
Romans 13:4
King James Version
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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1 Peter 2:14
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1 Peter 2:14
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14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(A) and to commend those who do right.(B)
1 Peter 2:14
King James Version
1 Peter 2:14
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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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