Romans 13:6

And for this cause pay ye tribute. For they are Gods ministers, seruyng for the same purpose.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

In Context

5Wherfore, ye must needes be subiect, not only for feare of punishment: but also because of conscience.

7Geue to euery man therfore his dutie, tribute to whom tribute, custome to whom custome, feare to whom feare, honour to whom honour [belongeth.]

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17Tell vs therfore, howe thynkest thou? Is it lawfull that tribute be geuen vnto 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 →

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