for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

For he is the servant of God to you for good. But if you do evil, have fear; for the sword is not in his hand for nothing: he is God's servant, making God's punishment come on the evil-doer.

επειδη ο αρχων ειναι του Θεου υπηρετης εις σε προς το καλον. Εαν ομως πραττης το κακον, φοβου· διοτι δεν φορει ματαιως την μαχαιραν· επειδη του Θεου υπηρετης ειναι, εκδικητης δια να εκτελη την οργην κατα του πραττοντος το κακον.

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.