 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...  Select British divines, ed. by C. Bradley - Page 122edited by - 1821Full view - About this book
 | Episcopal Church - 1822 - 444 pages
...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,...also for conscience' sake. For, for this cause pay ve tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render,... | |
 | Arminianism - 1839 - 1092 pages
...principle already laid down, of a connexion between the governments of earth and that of heaven — " pay ye tribute also : for they are God's ministers,...continually upon this very thing. Render therefore " — not merely for wrath, but for conscience' sake — " to all their dues : tribute to whom tribute... | |
 | Arminianism - 1849 - 700 pages
...but because it is a duty which through him we owe to Him who is King of kings and Lord of lords. " Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For they are God's ministers." If, therefore, the judicial administration of oaths be not forbidden, there... | |
 | Robert Leighton - Theology - 1822 - 552 pages
...fear any breach or interruption of enjoying him. To him be praise. Amen. SERMON X. ROMANS xiii. 5 — 8 : Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake, &c. Owe no man any thing, but to love one another, &c. THE wisdom and goodness of... | |
 | Hugh Blair, James Finlayson - Presbyterian Church - 1822 - 496 pages
...power, resisteth the ordinance of God, For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for consciencesake, * Such passages as these, there is little danger of our misunderstanding at present,... | |
 | Hervey Wilbur - Catechisms, English - 1823 - 144 pages
...sword in vain: for he is the minister of GOD, a revenger to execute wrath Tifon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath,...Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.- Put them in mind... | |
 | Church of England - Book of Common Prayer - 1823 - 706 pages
...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,...For for this cause pay ye tribute also; for they are God'e ministers,' attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to aU their dues; tribute... | |
 | 1823 - 154 pages
...the higher powers ; for there is no power but of God : the powers that be are ordained of God. — Render, therefore, to all their dues: tribute to whom...custom ; fear to whom fear ; honor to whom honor. (13 Ro, 1, 7,) 2. /* rubmiasion to the hing and our governors a duty ' Submit yourselves to every ordinance... | |
 | Hervey Wilbur - Bible - 1823 - 146 pages
...revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye muxt needs be subject, 76 not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For, for...pay ye tribute also : for they are GOD'S ministers, attendmg continually upon this very thing. Render tht relbre to all their dues : tribute to whom tribute... | |
 | Timothy Dwight - Theology - 1823 - 578 pages
...cause, says St. Paul, that is. for conscience sake, pay ye tribute also. For they, that is, Rulers, are God's ministers ; attending continually upon this...Render, therefore, to all, their dues ; tribute to whom tribute is due, and custom to whom custom. Taxes are, ordinarily, the only national supplies. Every... | |
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