Romans 13:3
The Scripture
(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:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Romans 13 the apostle Paul urges believers to obey civil authorities and respect the state, because God has placed them under earthly rule. He explains that the law of the land is given by God and should be followed, while Christians must not break the commandments of God.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 13:4Deuteronomy 25:1Proverbs 14:35Proverbs 20:2Ecclesiastes 10:4Ecclesiastes 10:5Ecclesiastes 10:6Jeremiah 22:15Jeremiah 22:16Jeremiah 22:17Jeremiah 22:18I Peter 2:13
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