Human government’s authority derives from and is defined by God. He instituted human government to reward good and to restrain sin in an evil, fallen world.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Romans 13:1.
proper
Regard for good things
Respect what is intrinsically proper and honest.
Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Romans 12:17.
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