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Romans 13:3
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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:
About Romans 13:3
Romans 13:3 from Romans speaks directly to Police in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the New Testament tradition. This passage in the epistle literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Related Verses
- Romans 13:1
“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”
- Romans 13:2
“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”
- Romans 13:4
“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”
- 1 Peter 2:13
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”
- 1 Peter 2:14
“Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.”
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How to Apply Romans 13:3
Study Romans 13:3 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Romans. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Police in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.