Romans 13
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Romans 13:4-5

4for it is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God’s servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer.

5Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

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