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Romans 13:5-7
Worldwide English (New Testament)
Romans 13:5-7
Worldwide English (New Testament)
5 So you must obey, not only because of the punishment, but because you know it is right.
6 That is why you also pay taxes. The rulers serve God and they give all their time to their work.
7 Pay them all that they should have. Pay taxes to the person who should have the taxes. Pay money to the person who should have the money. Respect the people who should be respected. Honour a person who should be honoured.
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Romans 13:5-7
New International Version
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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