Romans 13:1
Holman Christian Standard Bible
A Christian’s Duties to the State
13 Everyone must submit to the governing authorities,(A) for there is no authority except from God,(B) and those that exist are instituted by God.
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Romans 13:1
Authorized (King James) Version
13 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.
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Romans 13:6-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are God’s public servants, continually attending to these tasks.[a] 7 Pay your obligations(A) to everyone: taxes to those you owe taxes,(B) tolls to those you owe tolls, respect to those you owe respect,(C) and honor to those you owe honor.
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- Romans 13:6 Lit to this very thing
Romans 13:6-7
Authorized (King James) Version
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
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