Romans 13:6

On this account also give we tribute to them; for they are the servants of Aloha over these things constituted.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

5And because of this are we bound to be subject, not for the wrath only, but also because of conscience.

7Render therefore to every man as is due to him: to whom tribute (is due,) tribute; and to whom custom, custom; and to whom reverence, reverence; and to whom honour, honour.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17Tell us then, how doth it appear to thee? is it lawful to give head-money unto Cesar 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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