⁵ Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also ^(A)for the sake of conscience. ⁶ For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. ^7 (B)Pay to all what is due them: ^(C)tax to whom tax is due; ^(D)custom to whom custom; ^[a]respect to whom ^[b]respect; honor to whom honor.

^17 (A)Honor all people, ^(B)love the brotherhood, ^(C)fear God, ^(D)honor the ^[a]king.

A Call to Prayer

2 First of all, then, I urge that ^(A)requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made in behalf of all people,

^2 (A)for kings and all who are in ^[a]authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and ^[b]dignity.