Romans 13:6
For, because of this, are ye paying tribute also,—for, God’s ministers of state, they are, unto this very thing, giving constant attendance.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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Deuteronomy 1:9So I spake unto you, at that time saying, I am unable, by myself, to carry you.
2 Samuel 8:5And, when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer, king of Zobah, David smote of the Syrians, twenty-two thousand men.
Ezra 4:13Now be it known to the king, that, if this city, be built, and, the walls thereof, be finished, neither, tribute, excise, nor toll, will they render, and so, the revenue of the kings, shalt thou damage.
Ezra 6:8And, from me, is issued an edict, as to that which ye shall do, with these elders of Judah, for the building of this house of God,—That, of the resources of the king, even the tribute Beyond the River, forthwith, the expenses be given unto these men, for they must not be hindered.
Job 29:7When I went out to the gate unto the city, in the open place, made ready my seat,
Matthew 22:17Tell us then, how, to thee, it seemeth? Is it allowable to give tax unto 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 →