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"For leaders are not a source of fear to those who work good, but to those who work evil. And would you prefer not to be afraid of authority? Then do what is good, and you shall have praise from them. "
— Romans 13:3, Catholic Public Domain 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:”
“For 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: ”
“For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,”
“(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation”
“For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.”
“For rulers are not a cause of fear to the good work but to the evil. If you would have no fear of the authority, do good and you will have praise;”
“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:”
Let every soul be subject to higher authorities. For there is no authority except from God and those who have been ordained by God.
And so, whoever resists authority, resists what has been ordained by God. And those who resist are acquiring damnation for themselves.
For leaders are not a source of fear to those who work good, but to those who work evil. And would you prefer not to be afraid of authority? Then do what is good, and you shall have praise from them.
For he is a minister of God for you unto good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid. For it is not without reason that he carries a sword. For he is a minister of God; an avenger to execute wrath upon whomever does evil.
For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience.
Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this.