Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
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Ecclesiastes 10:4

אִם-רוּחַ הַמּוֹשֵׁל תַּעֲלֶה עָלֶיךָ מְקוֹמְךָ אַל-תַּנַּח כִּי מַרְפֵּא יַנִּיחַ חֲטָאִים גְּדוֹלִֽים׃
4
If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.

1 Peter 2:13

Ὑποτάγητε οὖν πάσῃ ἀνθρωπίνῃ κτίσει διὰ τὸν κύριον εἴτε βασιλεῖ ὡς ὑπερέχοντι
13
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Proverbs 14:35

רְֽצוֹן-מֶלֶךְ לְעֶבֶד מַשְׂכִּיל וְעֶבְרָתוֹ תִּהְיֶה מֵבִֽישׁ׃
35
The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.

Proverbs 20:2

נַהַם כַּכְּפִיר אֵימַת מֶלֶךְ מִתְעַבְּרוֹ חוֹטֵא נַפְשֽׁוֹ׃
2
The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: whoso provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own soul.

Deuteronomy 25:1

כִּֽי-יִהְיֶה רִיב בֵּין אֲנָשִׁים וְנִגְּשׁוּ אֶל-הַמִּשְׁפָּט וּשְׁפָטוּם וְהִצְדִּיקוּ אֶת-הַצַּדִּיק וְהִרְשִׁיעוּ אֶת-הָֽרָשָֽׁע׃
1
If there be a controversy between men, and they come unto judgment, that the judges may judge them; then they shall justify the righteous, and condemn the wicked.

1 Peter 3:13

Καὶ τίς κακώσων ὑμᾶς ἐὰν τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ μιμηταὶ γένησθε
13
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Jeremiah 22:15

הֲתִֽמְלֹךְ כִּי אַתָּה מְתַחֲרֶה בָאָרֶז אָבִיךָ הֲלוֹא אָכַל וְשָׁתָה וְעָשָׂה מִשְׁפָּט וּצְדָקָה אָז טוֹב לֽוֹ׃
15
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?

Romans 13:4

θεοῦ γὰρ διάκονός ἐστιν σοὶ εἰς τὸ ἀγαθόν ἐὰν δὲ τὸ κακὸν ποιῇς φοβοῦ· οὐ γὰρ εἰκῇ τὴν μάχαιραν φορεῖ· θεοῦ γὰρ διάκονός ἐστιν ἔκδικος εἰς ὀργὴν τῷ τὸ κακὸν πράσσοντι
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.
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Grammar T-NPM
Definite Article — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
οἱ Speech Definite Article Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: γάρ · gahr
In English
In the KJV here: for
for ×1016 because ×4 what ×4 and ×3 yet ×3 but ×2 him for ×2 indeed ×2
Strong's Definition G1063
for, because, what, and, yet, …
gar
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • for
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 28 English renderings
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Grammar N-NPM
Noun — Nominative, masculine plural the subject — the one doing the action plural — usually add "-s"
ἄρχοντες Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Plural
Dictionary form: ἄρχων · AR-hone
In English
In the KJV here: rulers
rulers ×14 prince ×7 a ruler ×4 princes of ×2 chief of ×1 of the ruler ×1 princes ×1 ruler ×1
Strong's Definition G758
rulers, ruler, prince, princes, chief, …
archōn
a first (in rank or power)
  • a ruler, commander, chief, leader
Variations 9 forms of this word
Translations 14 English renderings
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
οὐκ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: οὐ · oo
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×1181 no ×158 none ×21 cannot ×19 neither ×19 never ×14 nothing ×12 nay ×11
Strong's Definition G3756
not, no, none, neither, cannot, …
ou
the absolute negative (compare G3361) adverb; no or not
  • no, not
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 67 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: are
are ×82 they are ×22 there are ×17 are they ×9 there be ×9 they were ×6 be ×3 are they am ×2
Strong's Definition G1526
are, be, were, have, is, …
eisi
they are
  • are, be, were, etc.
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 16 English renderings
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Grammar N-NSM
Noun — Nominative, masculine singular the subject — the one doing the action
φόβος Speech Noun Case Nominative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: φόβος · FOH-vose
In English
In the KJV here: a terror
fear ×32 terror ×2 the fear ×2 a fear ×1 a terror ×1 fear of ×1 fear to ×1 through fear ×1
Strong's Definition G5401
fear, terror, fears
phobos
alarm or fright
  • fear, dread, terror
    • that which strikes terror
    reverence for one's husband
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 11 English renderings
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In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: good
good ×59 good thing ×5 that which is good ×5 a good ×4 good things ×4 of good things ×3 goods ×2 is good ×2
Strong's Definition G18
good, things, thing, goods, man, …
agathos
___%___good___%___ (in any sense, often as noun)
  • of good constitution or nature
  • "useful, salutary"good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy"excellent, distinguished"upright, honorable
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 24 English renderings
Good morally
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In English
In the KJV here: to works
works ×92 work ×37 deeds ×12 the works ×8 a work ×3 deed ×3 the work ×3 the deeds ×2
Strong's Definition G2041
works, work, deeds, deed, doing, …
ergon
toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act
  • business, employment, that which any one is occupied
    • that which one undertakes to do, enterprise, undertaking
    any product whatever, any thing accomplished by hand, art, industry, or mind"an act, deed, thing done
Variations 7 forms of this word
Translations 22 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: ἀλλά · al-LA
In English
In the KJV here: but
but ×559 yea ×15 yet ×11 nevertheless ×10 howbeit ×7 nay ×4 so but ×3 therefore ×3
Strong's Definition G235
but, yea, yet, nevertheless, howbeit, …
alla
properly, other things, i.e., (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations)
  • but
    • nevertheless, notwithstanding
    • "an objection"an exception"a restriction"nay, rather, yea, moreover"forms a transition to the cardinal matter
Variations 4 forms of this word
Translations 27 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: to evil
evil ×37 harm ×2 a noisome ×1 bad ×1 evil to ×1 ill ×1 it is evil ×1 of evil things ×1
Strong's Definition G2556
evil, things, harm, ill, men, …
kakos
worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 properly refers to effects), i.e., (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious
  • of a bad nature
    • not such as it ought to be
    of a mode of thinking, feeling, acting
    • base, wrong, wicked
    troublesome, injurious, pernicious, destructive, baneful
Variations 12 forms of this word
Translations 14 English renderings
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Grammar V-PAI-2S
Verb — Present Active Indicative, second person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you"
θέλεις Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Singular
Dictionary form: θέλω · THEH-loh
In English
In the KJV here: wilt thou
will ×21 would ×19 i will ×12 wilt thou ×12 i would ×11 thou wilt ×8 will ye ×7 willing ×7
Strong's Definition G2309
would, will, wilt, desire, willing, …
thelō
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e., choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e., be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
  • to will, have in mind, intend
    • to be resolved or determined, to purpose
    • "to desire, to wish"to love
      • to like to do a thing, be fond of doing
      to take delight in, have pleasure
Variations 40 forms of this word
Translations 74 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: δέ · theh
In English
In the KJV here: then
and ×1179 but ×922 now ×157 then ×129 when ×41 yet ×20 and when ×19 for ×18
Strong's Definition G1161
and, but, now, then, when, …
de
but, and, etc
  • but, moreover, and, etc.
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 79 English renderings
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Grammar PRT-N
Particle
μὴ Speech Particle More Negative
Dictionary form: μή · may
In English
In the KJV here: not
not ×571 no ×60 lest ×33 but ×26 except ×10 neither ×7 at all ×6 him not ×6
Strong's Definition G3361
not, no, lest, but, except, …
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
  • no, not lest
Variations 5 forms of this word
Translations 62 English renderings
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Grammar V-PNN
Verb — Present ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing"
φοβεῖσθαι Speech Verb Tense Present
Dictionary form: φοβέω · foh-VEH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: be afraid of
fear ×22 they feared ×12 afraid be ×9 fearing ×6 they were afraid ×6 i fear ×3 afraid they were ×2 feared ×2
Strong's Definition G5399
fear, afraid, feared, fearing, feareth, …
phobeō
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
  • to put to flight by terrifying (to scare away)
    • to put to flight, to flee
    • "to fear, be afraid
      • to be struck with fear, to be seized with alarm
        • of those startled by strange sights or occurrences
        • "of those struck with amazement
        to fear, be afraid of one"to fear (i.e., hesitate) to do something (for fear of harm)
      to reverence, venerate, to treat with deference or reverential obedience
Variations 30 forms of this word
Translations 37 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASF
Definite Article — Accusative, feminine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὴν Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
In the KJV here: the
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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In English
In the KJV here: power
power ×56 authority ×28 powers ×8 power of ×3 right ×2 authorities ×1 jurisdiction ×1 liberty ×1
Strong's Definition G1849
power, authority, powers, right, strength, …
exousia
privilege, i.e., (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence
  • power of choice, liberty of doing as one pleases
    • leave or permission
    physical and mental power
    • the ability or strength with which one is endued, which he either possesses or exercises
    the power of authority (influence) and of right (privilege)"the power of rule or government (the power of him whose will and commands must be submitted to by others and obeyed)
    • universally
      • authority over mankind
      specifically
      • the power of judicial decisions
      • "of authority to manage domestic affairs
      metonymically
      • a thing subject to authority or rule
        • jurisdiction
        one who possesses authority
        • a ruler, a human magistrate
        • "the leading and more powerful among created beings superior to man, spiritual potentates
      a sign of the husband's authority over his wife
      • the veil with which propriety required a women to cover herself
      the sign of regal authority, a crown
Variations 10 forms of this word
Translations 11 English renderings
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Grammar T-ASN
Definite Article — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
τὸ Speech Definite Article Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: · hoh
In English
the ×7529 he ×303 which ×278 that ×240 they ×142 a ×139 his ×92 them ×87
Strong's Definition G3588
the, which, that, he, they, …
ho
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 525 English renderings
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Grammar A-ASN
Adjective — Accusative, neuter singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἀγαθὸν Speech Adjective Case Accusative Gender Neuter Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἀγαθός · ah-ga-THOSE
In English
In the KJV here: that which is good
good ×59 good thing ×5 that which is good ×5 a good ×4 good things ×4 of good things ×3 goods ×2 is good ×2
Strong's Definition G18
good, things, thing, goods, man, …
agathos
___%___good___%___ (in any sense, often as noun)
  • of good constitution or nature
  • "useful, salutary"good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy"excellent, distinguished"upright, honorable
Variations 16 forms of this word
Translations 24 English renderings
Good morally
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Grammar V-PAM-2S
Verb — Present Active, second person singular ongoing action — try "he ___s" or "he is ___ing" the subject does the action — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you"
ποίει Speech Verb Tense Present Voice Active Person Second Number Singular
Dictionary form: ποιέω · poo-EH-oh
In English
In the KJV here: do
do ×66 did ×27 to do ×22 doeth ×20 made ×18 make ×18 i do ×13 ye do ×13
Strong's Definition G4160
do, did, done, made, make, …
poieō
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • to make
    • with the names of things made, to produce, construct, form, fashion, etc.
    • "to be the authors of, the cause"to make ready, to prepare"to produce, bear, shoot forth"to acquire, to provide a thing for one's self"to make a thing out of something"to (make i.e.,) render one anything
      • to (make i.e.,) constitute or appoint one anything, to appoint or ordain one that
      • "to (make i.e.,) declare one anything
      to put one forth, to lead him out"to make one do something
      • cause one to
      to be the authors of a thing (to cause, bring about)
    to do
    • to act rightly, do well
      • to carry out, to execute
      to do a thing unto one
      • to do to one
      with designation of time: to pass, spend"to celebrate, keep
      • to make ready, and so at the same time to institute, the celebration of the passover
      to perform: to a promise
Variations 84 forms of this word
Translations 223 English renderings
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Grammar CONJ
Greek: Conjunction Or Conjunctive Particle Dictionary form: καί · keh
In English
In the KJV here: and
and ×8028 also ×492 even ×102 both ×51 but ×40 then ×25 neither ×21 it and ×18
Strong's Definition G2532
and, also, even, both, but, …
kai
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • and, also, even, indeed, but
Variations 3 forms of this word
Translations 161 English renderings
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Grammar V-FAI-2S
Verb — Future Active Indicative, second person singular action still to come — try "he will ___" the subject does the action — "he ___s" a statement of fact — "he ___s" the built-in subject is "you"
ἕξεις Speech Verb Tense Future Voice Active Mood Indicative Person Second Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔχω · EH-hoh
In English
In the KJV here: thou shalt have
having ×82 hath ×76 have ×73 had ×39 i have ×33 we have ×33 ye have ×32 he hath ×19
Strong's Definition G2192
have, hath, had, having, hast, …
echō
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
  • to have, i.e., to hold
    • to have (hold) in the hand, in the sense of wearing, to have (hold) possession of the mind (refers to alarm, agitating emotions, etc.), to hold fast keep, to have or comprise or involve, to regard or consider or hold as
    to have i.e., own, possess
    • external things such as pertain to property or riches or furniture or utensils or goods or food etc.
    • "used of those joined to any one by the bonds of natural blood or marriage or friendship or duty or law etc, of attendance or companionship
    to hold one's self or find one's self so and so, to be in such or such a condition"to hold one's self to a thing, to lay hold of a thing, to adhere or cling to
    • to be closely joined to a person or a thing
Variations 69 forms of this word
Translations 159 English renderings
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Grammar N-ASM
Noun — Accusative, masculine singular the direct object — the one receiving the action
ἔπαινον Speech Noun Case Accusative Gender Masculine Number Singular
Dictionary form: ἔπαινος · EP-eh-nose
In English
In the KJV here: praise
praise ×7 the praise ×3 for the praise ×1
Strong's Definition G1868
praise
epainos
laudation; concretely, a commendable thing
  • approbation, commendation, praise
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 3 English renderings
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Grammar PREP
Preposition
ἐξ Speech Preposition
Dictionary form: ἐκ · ek
In English
In the KJV here: of
of ×369 from ×180 out of ×115 by ×50 on ×34 with ×24 out ×12 in ×8
Strong's Definition G1537
of, from, by, on, out, …
ek
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • out of, from, by, away from
Variations 2 forms of this word
Translations 65 English renderings
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Grammar P-GSF
Personal Pronoun — Genitive, feminine singular possession or source — try "of ___" or "___'s"
αὐτῆς· Speech Personal Pronoun Case Genitive Gender Feminine Number Singular
Dictionary form: αὐτός · av-TOSE
In English
In the KJV here: the same
him ×1449 his ×979 them ×691 unto him ×353 unto them ×338 their ×290 he ×217 her ×177
Strong's Definition G846
him, them, his, their, he, …
autos
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • himself, herself, themselves, itself
  • "he, she, it"the same
Variations 38 forms of this word
Translations 208 English renderings