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A minister of God (θεου διακονος). General sense of διακονος. Of course even Nero was God's minister "to thee (σο ethical dative) …
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
The minister of God. The servant of God. He is appointed by God to do his will, and to execute his purposes.
To you
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
The sword.—Not apparently the dagger worn by the Roman emperors, but, in a strict sense, “the sword.” “To bear the sword” seems to…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
These verses constitute the most difficult portion of the passage, for they seem to take no account of the possibility that government may be tyran…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
For he is God’s minister for good, etc. From this, magistrates may learn what their calling is, for they are not to rule for their own int…
John Gill
JohnGill
For he is the minister of God to you for good
He is a minister of God's appointing and commi ioning, that acts under…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Whatever the…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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After showing how a person should behave toward God by using the gifts of His grace, the Apostle now shows how a person should conduct hi…
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A.T. Robertson
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