vain for he # 45_ROM_13_04  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. ## 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.