... 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. Wherefore ye must needs be subject,... The Book of the Constitution of Great Britain - Page 139by Thomas Stephen - 1835 - 788 pagesFull view - About this book
| George Campbell - Church of Scotland - 1823 - 590 pages
...we shall find that the apostle has left no scope for this poor subterfuge. For this cause, says he, pay ye tribute also, for they are God's ministers attending continually on this very thing. He does not hesitate to ascribe to them a divine commission, in the character even of taxers. Now nothing... | |
| William Paley - Apologetics - 1824 - 426 pages
...beareth not the sword in vain ; for he is ihe minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him thai doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not...they are God's •ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all, their dues : tribute, to whom tribute is due ; custom,... | |
| William Paley - 1824 - 472 pages
...sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doethevil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath,...for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues : tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to... | |
| William Paley - Ethics - 1824 - 516 pages
...sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doethevil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath,...conscience' sake. For, for this cause pay ye tribute aiso : for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to... | |
| William Paley - 1824 - 408 pages
...execute wrath upon him that doelh evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, hut also for conscience' sake. For, for this cause pay...for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all, their dues : tribute, to whom tribute is due ; custom,... | |
| John Locke - Bible - 1824 - 522 pages
...to themselves damnation, &c.- Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, &c. Ye must needs be subject ; not only for wrath, but...also for conscience sake : for, for this cause pay you tribute, &c. Render therefore to all their dues ; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom... | |
| John Locke - Bible - 1824 - 530 pages
...to themselves damnation, &c. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, &c. Ye must needs be subject ; not only for wrath, but...also for conscience sake : for, for this cause pay you tribute, &c. Render therefore to all their dues ; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom... | |
| William Paley - Theology - 1825 - 454 pages
...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. Wherefore...for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom,... | |
| Robert Leighton (Abp. of Glasgow), John Norman Pearson - Theology - 1825 - 492 pages
...interruption of enjoying Him. To him be praise! Amen. SERMON X. ROMANS xiii. 5, 6, 7, 8. Wherefore yc must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also...for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues ; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to... | |
| John McDowell - Theology, Doctrinal - 1825 - 560 pages
...And this duty also is enjoined in the Scriptures. In the chapter which contains our text we read ; " For this cause pay ye tribute also : for they are...Render therefore to all their dues, tribute to whom tribute is due. custom to whom custom." And our Saviour directed, " Render unto Caesar the things that... | |
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