Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 13:3 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Romans 13:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 13 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
Romans 13:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 13:3
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil—Hoi gar archontes ouk eisin phobos tō agathō ergō alla tō kakō (οἱ γὰρ ἄρχοντες οὐκ εἰσὶν φόβος τῷ ἀγαθῷ ἔργῳ ἀλλὰ τῷ κακῷ). Archontes (rulers) function properly when they reward agathos ergon (good works) and punish kakos (evil). Phobos (terror/fear) indicates the sword's deterrent effect—government's God-given role is maintaining justice through the threat of punishment. This describes government's ideal function, not every government's actual practice.Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 13:3
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“don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.”
“as supreme;”
“but his wrath is toward one who causes shame.”
“The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.”
“because you strive to excel in cedar? Didn't your father eat and drink”
“and they come to judgment”
“if you become imitators of that which is good?”
“be afraid”