Romans 13:3
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King James Version (modern wording)
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:
Romans 13:3 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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:
Romans 13:3 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
Romans 13:3 (BSB)
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What does Romans 13:3 say?
Romans 13:3 in modern King James wording reads: "For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:"
Where is Romans 13:3 found in the Bible?
Romans 13:3 is verse 3 of chapter 13 of the book of Romans, in the New Testament. Romans has 16 chapters.
Which translations of Romans 13:3 can I read here?
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