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Romans 13:4 KJV
Romans · chapter 13 · verse 4 · King James Version
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 · King James Version
Romans 13:4 in context
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.
6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Key words (Strong's)
- ministerdiakonosone who executes the commands of another, esp. of a master, a servant, attendant…G1249 →
- revengerekdikoswithout law and justice, exacting penalty from one, an avenger, punisherG1558 →
- bearethphoreōto bear constantly, wear, of clothing, garments, armourG5409 →
- afraidphobeōto put to flight by terrifying , to put to flight, to flee, to fear, be afraid, to be…G5399 →
- swordmachairaa large knife, used for killing animals and cutting up flesh, a small sword, as…G3162 →
- wrathorgēanger, the natural disposition, temper, character, movement or agitation of the soul…G3709 →
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