The Christian's Subjection to the Civil Authority Is
J. Lyth, D.D. Romans 13:3-6 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good… I. NECESSARY. Because — 1. It is a Divine ordinance. 2. Essential to the general good. II. OBLIGING. 1. Not only for wrath, 2. But conscience' sake. III. COMPLETE. Because it is — 1. Willing. 2. Sincere. 3. Conscientious. (J. Lyth, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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: WEB: 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,