Romans 13:6

For the same reason pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very business.

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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

5It is necessary therefore to submit, not only because of the wrath, but also for your conscience' sake.

7Render to all what is due to them; tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom; fear, to whom fear; honor, to whom honor.

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Cross References

Job 29:7When I went forth to the gate by the city, And took my seat in the market-place,

Matthew 22:17Tell us, therefore, What thinkest thou? 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 →

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