For rulers are not a terror to goodworks, but to the evil. Wiltthouthen not be afraid of the power? do thatwhich is good, and thoushalthavepraise of the same:
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do thatwhich is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to executewrathupon him thatdoethevil.
For this, Thoushalt not commitadultery, Thoushalt not kill, Thoushalt not steal, Thoushalt not bearfalsewitness, Thoushalt not covet; and if there be any othercommandment, it is brieflycomprehended in thissaying, namely, Thoushaltlove thy neighbour as thyself.