Now we come to the last of the verses in Romans which deals with the citizen’s duties (really, the citizen’s relationship) with the government that is over him.   Romans 13:7Romans 13:7English: American Standard Version (1901) – ASV7?Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to [...]

Romans 13:6Romans 13:6English: American Standard Version (1901) – ASV6?For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.  WP-Bible plugin –  For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. Because we are subjects of a [...]

Romans 13:5Romans 13:5English: American Standard Version (1901) – ASV5?Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.  WP-Bible plugin is even shorter and clearer than verse 3:  Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for conscience’ sake. Here, we learn [...]