Romans 13:7

God's Word

Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:17

One woman said to him, “Sir, this woman and I live in the same house. I gave birth ⌞to a son⌟ while she was with me in the house.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live for a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Proverbs 3:27

Do not hold back anything good from those who are entitled to it when you have the power to do so.

Leviticus 19:3

“Respect your mother and father. Observe my days of rest as holy days. I am the Lord your God.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the Lord.

Matthew 17:25

“Certainly,” he answered. Peter went into the house. Before he could speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the world collect fees or taxes? Is it from their family members or from other people?”

Matthew 22:21

They replied, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Very well, give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.”

Mark 12:17

Jesus said to them, “Give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.” They were surprised at his reply.

Luke 20:22

Is it right for us to pay taxes to the emperor or not?”

Luke 20:25

He said to them, “Well, then give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.”

Luke 23:2

They began to accuse Jesus by saying, “We found that he stirs up trouble among our people: He keeps them from paying taxes to the emperor, and he says that he is Christ, a king.”

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

Romans 13:6

That is also why you pay your taxes. People in the government are God’s servants while they do the work he has given them.

Ephesians 5:33

But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands.

Ephesians 6:5

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with proper respect. Be as sincere as you are when you obey Christ.

1 Timothy 5:13

At the same time, they learn to go around from house to house since they have nothing else to do. Not only this, but they also gossip and get involved in other people’s business, saying things they shouldn’t say.

1 Timothy 5:17

Give double honor to spiritual leaders  who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.

1 Timothy 6:1

All slaves who believe must give complete respect to their own masters. In this way no one will speak evil of God’s name and what we teach.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in a similar way, live with your wives with understanding since they are weaker than you are. Honor your wives as those who share God’s life-giving kindness  so that nothing will interfere with your prayers.

1 Samuel 12:18

Then Samuel called on the Lord. That day the Lord sent thunder and rain so that all the people feared the Lord and Samuel very much.