Romans 13:7

Easy To Read Version

Give all people what you owe them. If you owe them any kind of tax, then pay it. Show respect to the people you should respect. And show honor to the people you should honor.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:17

One of the women said, “Sir, this woman and I live in the same house. We were both pregnant and almost ready to give birth to our babies. I gave birth to my baby while she was there with me.

Exodus 20:12

“You must honor (respect) your father and your mother. Do this so you will have a full life in the land that the Lord your God gives you.

Proverbs 24:21

Son, respect the Lord and the king. And don’t join with the people that are against them.

Proverbs 3:27

Whenever you can, do good things for people who need help.

Leviticus 19:3

“Each person among you must honor his mother and father and keep my special days of rest. [334] I am the Lord your God!

Leviticus 19:32

“Show honor to old people. Stand up when they come into the room. Show respect to your God. I am the Lord!

Matthew 17:25

Peter answered, “Yes, Jesus pays the tax.”

Matthew 22:21

The men answered, “It is Caesar’s picture and Caesar’s name.”

Mark 12:17

Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar {\cf2\super [159]} the things that are Caesar’s. And give to God the things that are God’s.” The men were amazed at what Jesus said.

Luke 20:22

Tell us, is it right that we should pay taxes to Caesar {\cf2\super [315]} ? Yes or No?”

Luke 20:25

Jesus said to them, “Then give to Caesar {\cf2\super [316]} the things that are Caesar’s. And give to God the things that are God’s.”

Luke 23:2

They began to accuse Jesus. They told Pilate, “We caught this man trying to change the thinking of our people. He says we should not pay taxes to Caesar. {\cf2\super [369]} He calls himself the Christ, {\cf2\super [370]} a king.”

Romans 12:10

Love each other in a way that you feel close to each other like brothers and sisters. You should want to give your brothers and sisters more honor than you want for yourself.

Romans 13:6

And this is why you pay taxes too. Those rulers are working for God and give all their time to the work of ruling.

Ephesians 5:33

But each one of you must love his wife like he loves himself. And a wife must respect her husband.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your masters here on earth. Obey with fear and respect. And do that with a heart that is true, the same as you obey Christ.

1 Timothy 5:13

Also, those younger widows begin to waste their time going from house to house. They also begin to gossip and be busy with other people’s lives. They say things they should not say.

1 Timothy 5:17

The elders {\cf2\super [27]} who lead the church in a good way should receive double honor. This is especially true for those elders who do the work of counseling and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:1

All people who are slaves should show full respect to their masters. When they do that, then God’s name and our teaching will not be criticized.

1 Peter 3:7

In the same way, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way. You should show respect to your wives. They are weaker than you. But God gives your wives the same blessing that he gives you—the grace (kindness) that gives true life. Do these things so that nothing will trouble your prayers.

1 Samuel 12:18

So Samuel prayed to the Lord. That same day the Lord sent thunder and rain. And the people became very afraid of the Lord and Samuel.