Romans 13:4 DBY

²  So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who [thus] resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.

³  For rulers are not a terror to a good work, but to an evil [one]. Dost thou desire then not to be afraid of the authority? practise [what is] good, and thou shalt have praise from it;

⁴  for it is God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.

⁵  Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

⁶  For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.