Let every soul be subject to the higher powers, for
there is no power but of God: the powers that be,
are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resis-
teth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God:
and they that resist shall receive to themselves
damnation. 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 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 ye must needs be subject, not
only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake
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