Romans 13:4

King James Version (KJV)

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.

Translations

Romans 13:4 - Amplified Bible

For he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, [you should dread him and] be afraid, for he does not bear {and} wear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant to execute His wrath (punishment, vengeance) on the wrongdoer.

Romans 13:4 - American Standard Version

for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

Romans 13:4 - Bible in Basic English

For he is the servant of God to you for good. But if you do evil, have fear; for the sword is not in his hand for nothing: he is God's servant, making God's punishment come on the evil-doer.

Romans 13:4 - Darby Bible

for it is God`s minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God`s minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.

Romans 13:4 - English Standard Version

for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.

Romans 13:4 - King James Version

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 - La Biblia de las Americas

pues es para ti un ministro de Dios para bien. Pero si haces lo malo, teme; porque no en vano lleva la espada, pues ministro es de Dios, un vengador que castiga al que practica lo malo.

Romans 13:4 - The Message

Romans 13:4 - New American Standard Bible

for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.

Romans 13:4 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

pues es para ti un ministro (servidor) de Dios para bien. Pero si haces lo malo, teme. Porque no en vano lleva la espada, pues es ministro de Dios, un vengador que castiga al que practica lo malo.

Romans 13:4 - World English Bible

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn`t bear the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

Romans 13:4 - Young's Living Translation

for of God it is a ministrant to thee for good; and if that which is evil thou mayest do, be fearing, for not in vain doth it bear the sword; for of God it is a ministrant, an avenger for wrath to him who is doing that which is evil.

Romans 13:4 - Additional Comments

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