# Romans 13:4

> The King James Version (1769) is in the public domain in the United States.

- Edition: kjv
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- Book: [Romans](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans)
- Chapter: [Romans 13](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/romans/13)
- License: The King James Version (1769) is in the public domain in the United States.
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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.