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.
GNV
Romans 13:4
For he is ye minister of God for thy wealth, but if thou do euill, feare: for he beareth not the sworde for nought: for he is the minister of God to take vengeance on him that doeth euill.
Parallel Translations
for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
Cross References
Romans 12:192 Chronicles 19:6Proverbs 16:14Proverbs 20:2Proverbs 24:23–24Psalms 82:2–41 Thessalonians 4:6Isaiah 1:17Romans 13:6Jeremiah 5:28Micah 3:9Ezekiel 22:27Ezekiel 25:14Micah 3:1–41 Kings 10:9
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