Romans 13:6
4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
- KJV
- For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
- WEB
- For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
- ASV
- For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God`s service, attending continually upon this very thing.
- DARBY
- For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
- BLB
- For because of this, you⁺ also pay taxes; for they are ministers of God, attending continually to this very thing.
- ÅB
- Derfor betaler dere også skatt. For de er Guds tjenere som vier seg nettopp til dette.
- OTB
- Dette er også grunnen til at dere betaler skatt, for myndighetene er Guds tjenere, som vier seg til denne oppgaven.
- B1930
- Derfor betaler I jo også skatt; for de er Guds tjenere, som nettop tar vare på dette.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 22:17–21
Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Read in contextLuke 23:2
And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.
Read in contextLuke 20:21–26
And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:
Read in contextMatthew 17:24–27
And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?
Read in contextMark 12:14–17
And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Cæsar, or not?
Read in context1 Chronicles 18:14
So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
Read in contextEzra 6:8
Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
Read in contextEzra 4:20
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
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