Romans 13:6

For this cause also ye pay tribute money; for they are the ministers of God, established for these same objects.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 therefore, it is necessary for us to be obedient, not only on account of wrath, but likewise on account of our consciences.

7Render therefore to every one, as is due to him; tribute-money, to whom tribute-money; and excise, to whom excise; and fear, to whom fear; and honor, to whom honor.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17Tell us, therefore, how doth it appear to thee: is it lawful to pay capitation money 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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