Romans 13:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 13:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 13:4 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "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 swo..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 13:4 — 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.”
— Romans 13:4 (KJV)
Romans 13:4 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 13:4
“He evil entreateth the barren that beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:4: good, evil, beareth
“Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:4: god, good, evil
“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:4: god, good, evil
“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:4: god, good, evil
“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:4: god, good, evil
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