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.