Romans 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:”

"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:" - Romans 13:3
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What does Romans 13:3 mean?

Romans 13:3 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "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." This verse is part of a larger passage in the…

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Embracing Goodness: The Divine Assurance in Obedience

As we navigate the complexities of life, there are often moments when we feel overwhelmed by the pressures of authority and governance. Paul writes in Romans 13:3 (KJV), "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do…

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A Prayer for Righteousness and Leadership

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we bow our heads in reverence and gratitude for Your wisdom and guidance in our lives. Lord, we recognize that Your Word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path (Psalm 119:105). Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Romans…

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Romans 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:"
Romans 13:3-4 - "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: 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."
"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: 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." - Romans 13:3-4
Romans 3:13 - "Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:"
"Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:" - Romans 3:13
Romans 13:8
Romans 13:8
Romans 10:13-15
Romans 13:13 - "Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying."
Romans 4:3
Romans 3:24
Romans 12:13 - "Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
Romans 3:16 - "Destruction and misery are in their ways:"
Romans 16:13 - "Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine."
depict the theme of Romans 13:8-14
Romans 3:17 - "And the way of peace have they not known:"
Romans 10:13 - "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 3:15 - "Their feet are swift to shed blood:"
Romans 3:10 - "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:"
Romans 3:18 - "There is no fear of God before their eyes."
Romans 5:13 - "(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
Romans 3:3 - "For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?"
Romans 3:14 - "Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:"
Romans 13:10 - "Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law."
Romans 2:13 - "(For not the hearers of the law are just before God, but the doers of the law shall be justified."
Romans 9:13 - "As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated."
Combine the authority theme described in Romans 13:1-7 and Revelation 13:1-10.
Romans 13:5 - "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake."
Romans 3:11 - "There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God."