Romans 13:4
Read Romans 13:4 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible, side by side.
King James Version (modern wording)
For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil.
Romans 13:4 (KJV)
American Standard Version
for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
Romans 13:4 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
Romans 13:4 (BSB)
Explain Romans 13:4 in modern language
Get Romans 13:4 explained, highlight it in 10 colors, and save your thoughts to your notes. Read offline anytime.
Keep reading
- Read all of Romans 13 verse by verse
- Read Romans 13 in the full Bible reader with notes, highlights and more translations
- Verse of the day
- Popular Bible verses
Questions about Romans 13:4
What does Romans 13:4 say?
Romans 13:4 in modern King James wording reads: "For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil."
Where is Romans 13:4 found in the Bible?
Romans 13:4 is verse 4 of chapter 13 of the book of Romans, in the New Testament. Romans has 16 chapters.
Which translations of Romans 13:4 can I read here?
You can read Romans 13:4 in the King James Version (modern wording), American Standard Version and Berean Standard Bible. Open the full Bible reader to read it in more translations.