Genesis 18:23

18:23 Abraham approached and said, “Will you sweep away the godly along with the wicked?

Romans 13:3-4

13:3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation, 13:4 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.

Romans 13:1

Submission to Civil Government

13:1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

Romans 2:2

2:2 Now we know that God’s judgment is in accordance with truth against those who practice such things.

tn Grk “by God.”

tn Or “based on truth.”