Romans 13:6
For because of this ye also fulfill taxes, for they are servants of God being devoted to this same thing.
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Deuteronomy 1:9And I spoke to you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone.
2 Samuel 8:5And when the Syrians of Damascus came to aid Hadadezer king of Zobah, David smote of the Syrians twenty-two thousand men.
Ezra 4:13Be it known now to the king, that, if this city be built, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.
Ezra 6:8Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: That of the king's goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence to these men, that th
Job 29:7when I went forth to the gate to the city, when I prepared my seat in the street.
Matthew 22:17Tell us therefore, what does it seem to thee? Is it permitted to give tribute to Caesar or not?
Matthew Henry on Romans 13:2-7
Obedience to Magistrates Enforced. ( a. d. 58.) 1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 3 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: 4 For he is the minister of God to thee… Read the whole commentary →