Romans 13:4-6

Revised Geneva Translation

⁴ For he is the minister of God for your good. But if you do evil, fear. For he does not bear the sword for nothing. For he is the minister of God to take vengeance on evildoers.

⁵ Therefore, you must be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

⁶ For because of this you also pay tribute. For they are God’s ministers, persisting continually in this very thing.