Rom 13:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same” (Romans 13:3 ). Paul explains that government leaders are supposed to reward those who do right and punish those who do wrong. If you do what is right, you should not be afraid of the authorities.

‏ Romans 13:3

v. 3: “For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same” (Romans 13:3 ^a). Paul explains that government leaders are supposed to reward those who do right and punish those who do wrong. If you do what is right, you should not be afraid of the authorities.