Romans 13:6

James Moffatt - New Testament

for the same reason as you pay taxes — since magistrates are God's officers, bent upon the maintenance of order and authority.

Cross References

Luke 23:2

They proceeded to accuse him, saying, "We have discovered this fellow perverting our nation, forbidding tribute being paid to Caesar, and alleging he is king messiah."

Romans 12:8

the speaker his words of counsel; the contributor must be liberal, the superintendent must be in earnest, the sick visitor must be cheerful.

Romans 13:5

You must be obedient, therefore, not only to avoid the divine vengeance but as a matter of conscience,

Romans 13:7

Pay them all their respective dues, tribute to one, taxes to another, respect to this man, honour to that.