Paragraph 24.1
Of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith
God, the Supreme Lord, and King of all the World, has ordained Civil Magistrates to be under him, over the People, for his own Glory, and the public good; and to this end has armed them with the Power of the Sword, for defense and encouragement of them that do good, and for the Punishment of evil doers.1
The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)
23.1
God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, has Ordained Civil Magistrates, to be, under him, over the People, for his own Glory, and the Public good: and, to this end has armed them with the Power of the Sword, for the defense and encouragement of them that are good, and for the punishment of evil doers.1