The Rights of the Ruler
Romans 13:3-6
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…


are here —

I. DEFINED.

1. Support.

2. Submission.

3. Respect.

II. ENFORCED.

1. As due.

2. As recognised by God.

3. As imperative on all Christians.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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:

WEB: For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,




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