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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 to those who do good deeds, but to those who do evil deeds
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"rulers do not cause terror for those who do good deeds, but for those who do evil deeds"
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# Do you desire to have no fear 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/jit/figs-rquestion]])
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# you will receive his praise
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"the one in authority will say good things about you"
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