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Romans 13:4

4 For he is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

Cross References for Romans 13:4

Genesis 9:6 - “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has Go... Click to read the verse Genesis 9:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 9:6

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Numbers 31:2 - “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the Israelites. After that, you will be gathered to your ... Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2 Click to read the verse Numbers 31:2

Proverbs 16:14 - A king’s wrath is a messenger of death, but a wise man will appease it. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:14

Romans 12:19 - Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine... Click to read the verse Romans 12:19 Click to read the verse Romans 12:19

Ezekiel 22:27 - Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey; they shed blood and kill people to... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:27

Hebrews 10:30 - For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:30 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:30

Deuteronomy 32:35 - It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:35 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 32:35

Romans 13:6 - This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full tim... Click to read the verse Romans 13:6 Click to read the verse Romans 13:6

Nahum 1:2 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2

Exodus 21:20 - “If a man beats his male or female slave with a rod and the slave dies as a direct result, he m... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:20 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:20

Isaiah 1:17 - learn to do right! Seek justice, encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless, p... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:17 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:17

Micah 3:1-4 - Leaders and Prophets Rebuked Then I said, “Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the hous... Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-4 Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-4

Jeremiah 5:28 - and have grown fat and sleek. Their evil deeds have no limit; they do not plead the case of the... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:28 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:28

Jeremiah 21:12 - O house of David, this is what the Lord says: “‘Administer justice every morning; rescue from t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 21:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 21:12

1 Kings 10:9 - Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:9 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 10:9

Proverbs 20:2 - A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion; he who angers him forfeits his life. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:2

2 Kings 9:7 - You are to destroy the house of Ahab your master, and I will avenge the blood of my servants th... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:7 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 9:7

Joshua 20:9 - Any of the Israelites or any alien living among them who killed someone accidentally could flee... Click to read the verse Joshua 20:9 Click to read the verse Joshua 20:9

Joshua 20:5 - If the avenger of blood pursues him, they must not surrender the one accused, because he killed... Click to read the verse Joshua 20:5 Click to read the verse Joshua 20:5

2 Chronicles 19:6 - He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:6

Proverbs 31:8-9 - “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:8-9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 31:8-9

Psalms 82:2-4 - “How long will you defend the unjust and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Click to read the verse Psalms 82:2-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:2-4

Micah 3:9 - Hear this, you leaders of the house of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel, who despise ju... Click to read the verse Micah 3:9 Click to read the verse Micah 3:9

Joshua 4:14 - That day the Lord exalted Joshua in the sight of all Israel; and they revered him all the days ... Click to read the verse Joshua 4:14 Click to read the verse Joshua 4:14

Romans 13:3 - For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be... Click to read the verse Romans 13:3 Click to read the verse Romans 13:3

2 Samuel 3:39 - And today, though I am the anointed king, I am weak, and these sons of Zeruiah are too strong f... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:39 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 3:39

Proverbs 20:8 - When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:8 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:8

Proverbs 20:26 - A wise king winnows out the wicked; he drives the threshing wheel over them. Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 20:26

Ecclesiastes 8:2-5 - Obey the King Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:2-5 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:2-5

Ezekiel 11:9 - I will drive you out of the city and hand you over to foreigners and inflict punishment on you. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:9

Proverbs 24:23-24 - Further Sayings of the Wise These also are sayings of the wise: To show partiality in judging i... Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23-24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:23-24

Ezekiel 25:14 - I will take vengeance on Edom by the hand of my people Israel, and they will deal with Edom in ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 25:14

Numbers 35:19-27 - The avenger of blood shall put the murderer to death; when he meets him, he shall put him to de... Click to read the verse Numbers 35:19-27 Click to read the verse Numbers 35:19-27