NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon θεου noun - genitive singular masculinetheos theh'-os: a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) διακονος noun - nominative singular masculine diakonos dee-ak'-on-os: an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess) -- deacon, minister, servant. εστιν verb - present indicative - third person singular esti es-tee': he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are σοι personal pronoun - second person dative singular soi soy: to thee -- thee, thine own, thou, thy. εις preposition eis ice: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases το definite article - accusative singular neuter ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. αγαθον adjective - accusative singular neuter agathos ag-ath-os': good (in any sense, often as noun) -- benefit, good(-s, things), well. εαν conditional ean eh-an': before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). δε conjunction de deh: but, and, etc. -- also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). το definite article - accusative singular neuter ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. κακον adjective - accusative singular neuter kakos kak-os': worthless (intrinsically, such), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious -- bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked. ποιης verb - present active subjunctive - second person singular poieo poy-eh'-o: to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) φοβου verb - present middle or passive deponent imperative - second person singular phobeo fob-eh'-o: to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere -- be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence. ου particle - nominative ou oo: no or not -- + long, nay, neither, never, no (man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) εικη adverb eike i-kay': idly, i.e. without reason (or effect) -- without a cause, (in) vain(-ly). την definite article - accusative singular feminine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. μαχαιραν noun - accusative singular feminine machaira makh'-ahee-rah: a knife, i.e. dirk; figuratively, war, judicial punishment -- sword. φορει verb - present active indicative - third person singular phoreo for-eh'-o: to have a burden, i.e. (by analogy) to wear as clothing or a constant accompaniment -- bear, wear. θεου noun - genitive singular masculine theos theh'-os: a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) διακονος noun - nominative singular masculine diakonos dee-ak'-on-os: an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess) -- deacon, minister, servant. εστιν verb - present indicative - third person singular esti es-tee': he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are εκδικος adjective - nominative singular masculine ekdikos ek'-dik-os: carrying justice out, i.e. a punisher -- a (re-)venger. εις preposition eis ice: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases οργην noun - accusative singular feminine orge or-gay': desire (as a reaching forth or excitement of the mind), i.e. (by analogy), violent passion (ire, or (justifiable) abhorrence); by implication punishment τω definite article - dative singular masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. το definite article - accusative singular neuter ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. κακον adjective - accusative singular neuter kakos kak-os': worthless (intrinsically, such), i.e. (subjectively) depraved, or (objectively) injurious -- bad, evil, harm, ill, noisome, wicked. πρασσοντι verb - present active passive - dative singular masculine prasso pras'-so: to practise, i.e. perform repeatedly or habitually; by implication, to execute, accomplish, etc.; specially, to collect (dues), fare (personally) -- commit, deeds, do, exact, keep, require, use arts. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. King James Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible For government is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, because it does not carry the sword for no reason. For government is God's servant, an avenger that brings wrath on the one who does wrong. International Standard Version For they are God's servants, working for your good. But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid, for it is not without reason that they bear the sword. Indeed, they are God's servants to administer punishment to anyone who does wrong. NET Bible for it is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be in fear, for it does not bear the sword in vain. It is God's servant to administer retribution on the wrongdoer. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For he is the Minister of God to you for good. But if you have done evil, be afraid, for he does not wear the sword for nothing, for he is the Minister of God and a furious avenger to those who do evil. GOD'S WORD® Translation The government is God's servant working for your good. But if you do what is wrong, you should be afraid. The government has the right to carry out the death sentence. It is God's servant, an avenger to execute God's anger on anyone who does what is wrong. King James 2000 Bible For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil. Links Romans 13:4Romans 13:4 NIV Romans 13:4 NLT Romans 13:4 ESV Romans 13:4 NASB Romans 13:4 KJV |
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