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Romans 13:3 KJV
Romans · chapter 13 · verse 3 · King James Version
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 · King James Version
Romans 13:3 in context
1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3For 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:
4For 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.
5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Key words (Strong's)
- rulersarchōna ruler, commander, chief, leaderG758 →
- terrorphobosfear, dread, terror, that which strikes terror, reverence for one's husbandG5401 →
- afraidphobeōto put to flight by terrifying , to put to flight, to flee, to fear, be afraid, to be…G5399 →
- praiseepainosapprobation, commendation, praiseG1868 →
- worksergonbusiness, employment, that which any one is occupied, that which one undertakes to do…G2041 →
- powerexousiapower of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases, leave or permission, physical and…G1849 →
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