Romans 13:6

for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;

Young's Literal Translation

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 it is necessary to be subject, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience,

7render, therefore, to all [their] dues; to whom tribute, the tribute; to whom custom, the custom; to whom fear, the fear; to whom honour, the honour.

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 1:9'And I speak unto you at that time, saying, I am not able by myself to bear you;

2 Samuel 8:5And Aram of Damascus cometh to give help to Hadadezer king of Zobah, and David smiteth of Aram twenty and two thousand men;

Ezra 4:13'Now, be it known to the king, that if this city be builded, and the walls finished, toll, tribute, and custom they do not give; and at length [to] the kings it doth cause loss.

Ezra 6:8'And by me is made a decree concerning that which ye do with the elders of these Jews to build this house of God, that of the riches of the king, that [are] of the tribute beyond the river, speedily let the outlay be given to these men, that they cease not;

Job 29:7When I go out to the gate by the city, In a broad place I prepare my seat.

Matthew 22:17tell us, therefore, what dost thou think? is it lawful to give 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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