Romans 13:3
“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:”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Romans 13:3 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
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:
American Standard Version (ASV)English
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
Open English Bible (OEB)English
A good action has nothing to fear from Rulers; a bad action has. Do you want to have no reason to fear the Authorities? Then do what is good, and you will win their praise.
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Denn die Regenten sind nicht ein Schrecken für das gute Werk, sondern für das böse. Willst du dich aber vor der Obrigkeit nicht fürchten? So übe das Gute, und du wirst Lob von ihr haben;
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
Porque los magistrados no son para temor al que bien hace, sino al malo. ¿Quieres pues no temer la potestad? haz lo bueno, y tendrás alabanza de ella;
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Pois os que possuem autoridade não causam temor à boa obra, mas sim, ao mal. Queres tu não ter medo de autoridade? Faz o bem, e dela receberás elogio,
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
Pois os governantes não são um terror para as boas obras, mas para as más obras. Não queres ter medo da autoridade? Faze o que é bom, e terás sua aprovação.
📖 Romans 13:3 in Context
1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
2Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
3For 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:
4For 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.
5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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