Romans 13:7
Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
8Owe no one anything, but to love one another; for he that loves another has fulfilled the law.
Cross References
Matthew 22:21They say to him: Caesar's. Then says he to them; Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
Luke 20:25And he said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.
Ephesians 5:33Nevertheless, do ye also, severally, each so love his wife even as himself; and let the wife see that she reverence her husband.
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 →