Romans 13:4
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 13
“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.”Romans 13:4
What Does Romans 13:4 Mean?
Romans 13:4 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 13:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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.”Hebrews 10:30“For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. And again, The Lord shall judge his people.”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.”Proverbs 24:23“These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.”Genesis 9:6“Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.”Proverbs 16:14“The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it.”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.”Romans 13:3“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:”Deuteronomy 32:35“To me belongeth vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.”Psalms 82:2“How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.”Isaiah 1:17“Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.”Romans 13:6“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”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.”Joshua 4:14“On that day the LORD magnified Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they feared him, as they feared Moses, all the days of his life.”2 Samuel 3:39“And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.”Proverbs 31:8“Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction.”Jeremiah 5:28“They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.”Jeremiah 21:12“O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.”Ezekiel 22:27“Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.”Ezekiel 25:14“And I will lay my vengeance upon Edom by the hand of my people Israel: and they shall do in Edom according to mine anger and according to my fury; and they shall know my vengeance, saith the Lord GOD.”
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