KJV ORIGINAL
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Leaders aren't there to scare people who are doing good things — they're there to deal with people doing bad stuff. So if you don't want to worry about authority, just do what's right and you'll actually get recognized for it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Do good, stay unbothered — authority is only scary if you're up to no good.
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