Romans 13:6
For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
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Deuteronomy 1:9And I spoke unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone.
2 Samuel 8:5And the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, and David smote of the Syrians twenty-two thousand men.
Ezra 4:13Be it known therefore unto the king, that, if this city be built and the walls be completed, they will not pay tribute, tax, and toll, and in the end it will bring damage to the kings.
Ezra 6:8Moreover, I give orders what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews, for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, of the tribute beyond the river, expenses be diligently given to these men, that they be not hindered.
Job 29:7When I went out to the gate by the city, when I prepared my seat on the broadway,
Matthew 22:17tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful 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 →