Romans 13:4
For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God's servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 4:6
and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

1 Peter 2:14
or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.


Treasury of Scripture
For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath on him that does evil.

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Romans 13:6
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.



1 Kings 10:9
Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.



2 Chronicles 19:6
And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment.

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Proverbs 16:14
The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.



Proverbs 20:2,8,26
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul…

revenger.



Romans 12:19
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.



Numbers 35:19-27
The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him…



Joshua 20:5,9
And if the avenger of blood pursue after him, then they shall not deliver the slayer up into his hand; because he smote his neighbour unwittingly, and hated him not beforetime…


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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