Romans 13:4
"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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- Romans 12:19
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."
Read in chapter → - 2 Chronicles 19:6
"And said to the judges, Take heed what ye do: for ye judge not for man, but for the LORD, who is with you in the judgment."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 24:23
"These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 16:14
"The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it."
Read in chapter → - Proverbs 20:2
"The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul."
Read in chapter → - Psalms 82:2
"How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah."
Read in chapter → - 1 Thessalonians 4:6
"That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified."
Read in chapter → - Romans 13:6
"For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing."
Read in chapter → - Isaiah 1:17
"Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow."
Read in chapter → - Micah 3:1
"And I said, Hear, I pray you, O heads of Jacob, and ye princes of the house of Israel; Is it not for you to know judgment?"
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