John Trapp on Romans 13:4
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Romans13:4
Verſe 4. For he is the minister] It was written upon the ſword of Charles the great, Decem praeceptorum custos Carolus, Charles is Lord Keeper of the Decalogue.
For he beareth not the Sword in vain] Like St Paul in a glaſſe window, or St George (as they call him) in a ſign-poſt.
A revenger to execute wrath] But now we ſee how every man almoſt will be a Pope in his own cauſe, depoſe the Magiſtrate, at leaſt appeal from him to himſelf.
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