Romans 13:5-7

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Romans 13:5-7

5Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.
6This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
7Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.
— Romans 13:5-7

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