Romans 13:6

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God’s officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

Twentieth Century 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

5You are bound, therefore, to obey, not only through fear of God’s punishments, but also as a matter of conscience.

7In all cases pay what is due from you — tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honour where honour is due.

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Cross References

Matthew 22:17Tell us, then, what you think. Are we right in paying taxes to the Emperor, 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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