Romans 13:1-7
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13Every 1,aperson is to be in bsubjection to the governing authorities. For cthere is no authority except 2from God, and those which exist have been appointed by God. 2Therefore 1whoever resists that authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3For arulers are not a cause of fear for 1good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of that authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same; 4for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword in vain, for it is a minister of God, an aavenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. 5Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of that wrath, but also because of aconscience. 6For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. 7aRender to all what is due them: btax to whom tax is due; ccustom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.