 | Francis Gastrell - 1832 - 330 pages
...but to the evil. Wilt thou not then be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of...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 doth evil. Wherefore... | |
 | 1832 - 586 pages
...are intended the sacred writers thus tell us.—" They are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do that which is good, and thou shall have praise...God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid, for he (the magistrate) beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God,... | |
 | Hosea Ballou - 1832 - 376 pages
...afraid, of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the eame : for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that...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." This testimony,... | |
 | 1833 - 490 pages
...works, but to evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is the minister of...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 thatdoeth evil. Wherefore... | |
 | 1833 - 422 pages
...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 : for he is the minister of...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. Wherefore... | |
 | Samuel Hanson Cox - 1833 - 710 pages
...repose and order of society, against all insurgents that would disturb it ; for the magistrate " is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that...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." Hence... | |
 | John Fletcher - 1833 - 600 pages
...in order to maintain good government and execute justice. Hear his doctrine : — " The ruler is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that...evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, [of that God who says, ' If ye be obedient, ye shall eat the... | |
 | 1833 - 82 pages
...works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shah have praise of the same : for he is the minister of...God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he bcareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger... | |
 | Simon Clough - 1834 - 58 pages
...Peter, ii. 14. " They are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same; for he is the minister of...is evil, be afraid, for he beareth not the sword in vain ; for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath, sent by him for the punishment of... | |
 | Hugh McNeile - 1834 - 220 pages
...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; for he is the minister of...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. Wherefore,... | |
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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: for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be... 
