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for of God it is a ministrant to thee for good; and if that which is evil thou mayest do, be fearing, for not in vain doth it bear the sword; for of God it is a ministrant, an avenger for wrath to him who is doing that which is evil.

so that he who is setting himself against the authority, against God's ordinance hath resisted; and those resisting, to themselves shall receive judgment.

`Happy the peacemakers--because they shall be called Sons of God.

As to the rest, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might; — read the full passage →

Let every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

For those ruling are not a terror to the good works, but to the evil; and dost thou wish not to be afraid of the authority? that which is good be doing, and thou shalt have praise from it,

Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

and when they <FI>had<Fi> mocked him, they took the purple from off him, and clothed him in his own garments, and they led him forth, that they may crucify him. — read the full passage →