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Kehillah in Rome 13:4-6
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Kehillah in Rome 13:4-6
Orthodox Jewish Bible
4 For he is the mesharet (minister, servant) of Hashem to you for HaTov. But if you do HaRah, be afraid. For he does not bear the cherev (8:35) to no purpose. For he is the mesharet of Hashem, an avenger for Charon Af (1:18 2:8; 3:5; 4:15; 5:9; 9:22; 12:19; 13:4) against the evildoer.
5 Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of the Charon Af of Hashem, but also on account of matzpun (conscience).
6 For that is why you also pay tribute (taxes). For they are mesharetim of G-d engaged in this very task.
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