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,... The Works of the Rev. John Wesley,... - Page 457by John Wesley - 1829 - 14 pagesFull view - About this book
| John Platts - 1827 - 572 pages
...that are given to change. P See on EPH. vi. 5. 1 1 PET. iii. 14. See on HEB. xi. 26. rRoM. xiii. 5: Ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. " 1 PET. iv. 15 : But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an... | |
| Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (1802-1822) - 1827 - 522 pages
...vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil. Wherefore, ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. Hebxiii. 17. Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves : for they... | |
| 1827 - 524 pages
...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. For, for this cause pay yc tribute also ; for they are God's ministers, attending... | |
| Nathaniel Lardner - 1827 - 546 pages
...text, in which any moral virtue is recommended under that character. It is Rom. xiii. 5, " Wherefore1 ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake." In other places the meaning of the word is expedient, fit, proper, convenient in... | |
| 1827 - 394 pages
...Let every soul be subject to the higher powers, for there is no power but of God, Sic.— "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake,") in all things that agree •with the word of God, who is " King of kings, and Lord... | |
| 1828 - 828 pages
...vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5_ Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. в For, for this cause pay ye tribute abo : for they are God's mi7 Render, therefore,... | |
| William Paley - Theology - 1828 - 610 pages
...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. For, for this cause pay ye tribute also ; for they are God's ministers, attending... | |
| John Rogers Pitman - 1828 - 606 pages
...the power, resisteth the ordinance of God :' under these circumstances did he enjoin, ' Therefore, ye must needs be subject not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.' — Pass on to the first Epistle of Saint Peter. The persons for whose benefit it... | |
| 1828 - 220 pages
...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. For for this cause pay ye tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending continually... | |
| William Dodd - 1828 - 522 pages
...to themselves damnation, &c. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good, &c. Ye must needs be subject; not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake: for, for this cause pay you tribute, &c. Render therefore to all their dues; tribute... | |
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