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Romans 13:3

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3 Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you're trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.
3 For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.
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