Romans 13:4-6

Jubilee Bible 2000

⁴ for he is a minister of God for thy good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain, for he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.

⁵ Therefore it is necessary that ye be subject, not only for punishment, but also for conscience sake.

⁶ For this cause ye also pay them tribute, for they are God’s ministers, attending continually to this very thing.