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NASB | Romans 13:4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:4 For he is God's servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, [you should] be afraid; for he does not carry the [executioner's] sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an avenger who brings punishment on the wrongdoer. |
Subject: Civil Authority: Ministers of God |
Bible Note: "What would you do if 911 didn't answer -- if there were no police, no firemen, no national guard, only gang members stealing and murdering without any restraint or retribution? Get this picture very clearly in your eyes, and then read verse four: 'It [the civil authority] is a minister of God to you for good.'" --John Piper |
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humility |