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Augustine of Hippo, on Rom 13:4
Augustine of Hippo · A.D. 354–430
Rom 13:4 · Douay-Rheims
“For he is God’s minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God’s minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.”
On this verse:
“When Paul says: "He is God's servant for your good," though it be for his own evil, this should be understood in the same way as the above.”
Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.