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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. |
Bible Question (short): To turn, or not to turn? |
Question (full): Dear Forumites, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was hanged by the Nazis for plotting to kill Hitler. In light of verses like Luke 6:29: "To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also," and Matt 5:39, is there scriptural justification for a Christian to murder a tyrant? |