Romans 13:6

For on account of this you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God, always giving attention to this very thing.

English Majority Text (NT)

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

5Therefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

7Render therefore to all their dues: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor. 1 Love Your Neighbor

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17Tell us, therefore, what do You think? Is it lawful to pay taxes 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 →

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