Romans 13:5-7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 Therefore, you must submit, not only because of wrath, but also because of your conscience.(A) 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(B) to everyone: taxes to those you owe taxes,(C) tolls to those you owe tolls, respect to those you owe respect,(D) and honor to those you owe honor.
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- Romans 13:6 Lit to this very thing
Romans 13:5-7
New International Version
5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.(A)
6 This is also why you pay taxes,(B) for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing. 7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes;(C) if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
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