Romans 13:3-5

Revised Geneva Translation

³ For rulers are not to be feared for good works, but for evil. Do you, then, wish to be without fear of authority? Do well, and you shall have of the same.

⁴ For he is the minister of God for your good. But if you do evil, fear. For he does not bear the sword for nothing. For he is the minister of God to take vengeance on evildoers.

⁵ Therefore, you must be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.