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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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Romans 13:4
New International Version
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
English Standard Version
Romans 13:4
English Standard Version
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
Christian Standard Bible
Romans 13:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 For it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For it is God’s servant, an avenger(A) that brings wrath on the one who does wrong.
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Romans 13:4
New American Standard Bible 1995
Romans 13:4
New American Standard Bible 1995
4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an (A)avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.
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New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) 
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