 | 1804
...afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shall have praise of the same : 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that...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. 5 Wherefore... | |
 | Algernon Sidney - Monarchy - 1805
...?* Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same; for he is the minister of God unto 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 doth evil, "f And the... | |
 | William Paley - Ethics - 1806 - 492 pages
...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: for he is the minister...Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For, for this cause pay you tribute also : for they are God's ministers,... | |
 | James Macknight - Bible - 1806
...power ? do that which is good, and thou fhalt have praife of the fame. 4 For he is the minifter pf God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid -, for he beareth not the fword in vain : for he is the minifter of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.... | |
 | Robert Robinson - 1807
...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. For he is the minister...Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For, for this cause pay ye tribute also : for they are God's ministers,... | |
 | 1807
...afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : 4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that...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. 5 Wherefore... | |
 | Episcopal Church - 1808 - 590 pages
...he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great tempest in the same : for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be al'raid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is theminister of God, a rethe the... | |
 | Baptists - 1829
..." Do that which is good," adds he, " and thou shall have praise of the civil ruler ; for he is the minister of God to thee for good : but if thou do...is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain, but is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." In proportion,... | |
 | Bible - 1809 - 612 pages
...to the anger of another."1 Wakeficld. • supreme powers. N'. Sri- W. 4 praise from it. For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that...evil, be afraid : for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is a minister of God, an avenger to execute punishment upon him who 5 doeth evil. Wherefore... | |
 | Basil Montagu - Capital punishment - 1809 - 315 pages
...which is good, and thou shalt have praise for the same. Ver. 4. For he (the ruler or magistrate) is the minister of God to thee for good: but if thou do that...is evil, be afraid: for he beareth not the sword in vain, for he is the minister of GOD, a revenger (EH^KOS- mo^pm — an avenger — to execute wra'h... | |
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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: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be... 
