Verse 4
Romans 13:4
Bible in Basic English
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For he is the servant of God (Elohim) to you for good. But if you do evil, have fear; for the sword is not in his hand for nothing: he is God (Elohim)'s servant, making God (Elohim)'s punishment come on the evil-doer.
Original Language Text
greek
θεοῦ γὰρ διάκονός ἐστιν σοὶ εἰς τὸ ἀγαθόν. ἐὰν δὲ τὸ κακὸν ποιῇς, φοβοῦ· οὐ γὰρ εἰκῇ τὴν μάχαιραν φορεῖ· θεοῦ γὰρ διάκονός ἐστιν, ἔκδικος εἰς ὀργὴν τῷ τὸ κακὸν πράσσοντι.
English Translation
For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do what is evil, fear; for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is God's servant, an avenger to execute wrath on the one who does evil.
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