Romans 13:3

For rulers are not a terror to good conduct , but to bad . Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority ? Then do what is good , and you will receive his approval ,

For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.

For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same :