1 Peter 2:14
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him dfor the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
NKJV: or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.
ESV: or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.
εἴτε ἡγεμόσιν, ὡς δι᾽ αὐτοῦ πεμπομένοις εἰς ἐκδίκησιν μὲν κακοποιῶν, ἔπαινον δὲ ἀγαθοποιῶν.
d:
Romans 13:4 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.