Romans 13:6

For on this account pay ye taxes also: for they are God’s ministers, continually employed on this very service.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

5Wherefore there is a necessity for being in subjection, not only for fear of wrath, but also for conscience sake.

7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom, fear to whom fear, honour to whom honour.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to pay 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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