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# For
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Paul uses this word to begin his explanation of [Romans 13:2 ](../13/02.md ) and to tell about what will result if the government condemns a person.
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# rulers are not a terror
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Rulers do not make good people afraid.
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# to good deeds ... to evil deeds
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People are identified with their "good deeds" or "evil deeds."
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# Do you desire to be unafraid of the one in authority?
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Paul uses this question to get people to think about what they need to do in order not to be afraid of rulers. Alternate translation: "Let me tell you how you can be unafraid of the ruler." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])
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# you will receive his approval
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The government will say good things about people who do what is good.