Romans 13:7

Render 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.

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

In The King James Version

Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.

In Context

6On this account also give we tribute to them; for they are the servants of Aloha over these things constituted.

8And to no man owe any thing, but one another to love. For whoever loveth his neighbour fulfilleth the law:

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Cross References

Matthew 22:21They say, Cesar's. He saith to them, Give then (the things) of Cesar unto Cesar, and (the things) of Aloha unto Aloha.

Luke 20:25Jeshu saith to them, Give then of Cesar's to Cesar, and of Aloha's unto Aloha.

Ephesians 5:33Nevertheless let every one of you so love his wife as his own self; but let the wife 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 →

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