Romans 13:4

Romans chapter 13 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Context

v.3For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

v.4This passage

v.5Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

Micah 3:9
Hear this, I pray you, ye heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, that abhor justice, and pervert all equity.
Proverbs 20:8
A king that sitteth on the throne of judgment Scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
Ezekiel 22:27
Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.
Proverbs 20:2
The terror of a king is as the roaring of a lion: He that provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own life.
Ezekiel 25:14
And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel; and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my wrath; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king isasmessengers of death; But a wise man will pacify it.