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 \v 2 Therefore he who rebels against that authority opposes the command of God; and those who oppose it will receive judgment on themselves.
 
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-\v 3 For rulers are not a terror to good deeds, but to evil deeds. Do you desire to have no fear of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will receive his approval.
+\v 3 For rulers are not a terror to good deeds, but to evil deeds. Do you desire to have no fear of the one in authority? Do what is good, and you will receive his praise.
 \v 4 For he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for he does not carry the sword for no reason. For he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath on the one who does evil.
 \v 5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of conscience.
 
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 \v 8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should proclaim to you a gospel other than the one we proclaimed to you, let him be cursed.
 \v 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, "If someone proclaims to you a gospel other than the one you received, let him be cursed."
-\v 10 For am I now seeking the approval of men or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I am still trying to please men, I am not a servant of Christ.
+\v 10 For am I now seeking the favor of men or God? Am I seeking to please men? If I am still trying to please men, I am not a servant of Christ.
 
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