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Rom 13:3. [135] Ὄυκ-ἀγαθῶν) not-of good works. This is immediately discussed, Wilt thou-as to good.-κακῶν, of evil) This is treated of at Rom 13:4, if [thou do that which is evil]-upon him that doeth [evil]. They especially do evil who are also rebellious. For at the beginning of the verse thus retains its own proper force.-θέλεις, wilt thou) All in some degree will, but they do not in an equal degree so act.-μὴ φοβεῖσθαι, not be afraid) One kind of fear precedes bad actions, and deters men from committing them; this fear continues, Rom 13:7 : another kind follows bad actions, and from this fear, they are free, who do well.-ἔπαινον, praise) 1Pe 2:14, along with a reward; comp. 1Co 4:5.
[135] The margin of the 2d Ed. prefers the reading, τῶ ἀγαθῷ ἔργῳ, ἀλλὰ τῷ κακῷ. So also the German version.-E. B. So the oldest authorities ABD corr. later, G, Vulg. fg Iren. Memph. But both Syr. Versions have τῶν ἀγαθῶν ἔργων-κακῶν.-ED.