Romans 13:4

“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.”

"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 13:4
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What does Romans 13:4 mean?

Romans 13:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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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The Sword of Righteous Authority: Understanding Romans 13:4

In Romans 13:4, we find Paul articulating a profound truth about authority, governance, and the inherent responsibility of those who wield power. The King James Version (KJV) eloquently states, "For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil…

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A Prayer for Understanding Authority and Divine Justice

Eternal and Sovereign Lord, As I come before You today, I seek to understand the profound implications of Your Word, specifically Romans 13:4, which declares, "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…

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Romans 13:4 - "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."
Romans 4:13 - "For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith."
Romans 4:13-14 - "For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void."
Romans 13:8
Romans 13:8
Romans 10:13-15
"For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith." - Romans 4:13
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 2:4
Romans 4:3
Romans 4:4 - "Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt."
Romans 12:13 - "Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality."
romans 12: 4-5
Romans 16:13 - "Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine."
depict the theme of Romans 13:8-14
Romans 5:4 - "And patience, experience; and experience, hope:"
Romans 4:22 - "And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness."
Romans 10:13 - "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Romans 5:13 - "(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
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 4:8 - "Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin."
Romans 13:5 - "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake."
Romans 4:15 - "Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression."
Romans 3:13 - "Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:"
Romans 10:4 - "For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth."
Romans 4:23 - "Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;"