For 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.
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Verse 4 is found in chapter 13 of Romans. The relationship with civil authorities is addressed through the ideas of order and responsibility. Paul calls believers to pay taxes, show respect, and fulfill corresponding obligations, without developing a complete political theory here.
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Denn sie ist Gottes Dienerin dir zu gut. Tust du aber Böses, so fürchte dich; denn sie trägt das Schwert nicht umsonst; sie ist Gottes Dienerin, eine Rächerin zur Strafe über den, der Böses tut.
Porque es ministro de Dios para tu bien. Mas si hicieres lo malo, teme: porque no en vano lleva el cuchillo; porque es ministro de Dios, vengador para castigo al que hace lo malo.
Le magistrat est serviteur de Dieu pour ton bien. Mais si tu fais le mal, crains; car ce n'est pas en vain qu'il porte l'épée, étant serviteur de Dieu pour exercer la vengeance et punir celui qui fait le mal.
Perciocchè il magistrato è ministro di Dio per te, nel bene; ma, se tu fai male, temi, perciocchè egli non porta indarno la spada; poichè egli è ministro di Dio, vendicatore in ira contro a colui che fa ciò che è male.
Porque ela é ministro de Deus para teu bem. Mas, se fizeres o mal, teme, pois não traz debalde a espada; porque é ministro de Deus, e vingador para castigar o que faz o mal.
因為他是上帝的用人,是與你有益的。你若作惡,就該懼怕,因為他不是徒然佩劍;他是上帝的用人,為上帝的憤怒,報應作惡的。
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