 | Wesleyan Methodists services - 1817 - 278 pages
...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 afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain... | |
 | Noah Worcester - 1817 - 314 pages
...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 afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in... | |
 | Thomas Tregenna Biddulph - 1818 - 348 pages
...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 afraid ; for he * beareth not the sword... | |
 | 1879 - 822 pages
...the things that are God's." " Rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same ; for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thon do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he. beareth... | |
 | 1818 - 424 pages
...works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shall 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 bearetli not the sword in vain... | |
 | Episcopal Church - 1819 - 304 pages
...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 afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain... | |
 | Birmingham sacellum Erdingtoniense - 1821 - 644 pages
...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 afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain... | |
 | 1839 - 1094 pages
...occasional and partial, — " 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 tlinu do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he bcareth not the sword in rain... | |
 | 1849 - 700 pages
...Paul also says, " There is no power but of God : the powers that be are ordained of God. He is the minister of God to thee for good. He beareth not the sword in vain ; for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil." To the Christian,... | |
 | Church of England homilies - 1822 - 568 pages
...feared for good works, but for evilWilt thou then be without fear of the power ? Do well, so shall thou have praise of the same ; for he is the minister of God for thy wealth : but if thou do evil, fear : for he beareth not the sword for nought, for he is the... | |
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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. 
