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: |
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