Romans 13:6

Modern English Version

For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are God’s servants, devoting themselves to this very thing.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:5

The Arameans of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, but David defeated twenty-two thousand men of the Arameans.

1 Chronicles 18:14

So David was king over all Israel, and he executed justice and righteousness for all his people.

Ezra 4:13

“Be it known now to the king, that, if this city is rebuilt and the walls set up again, then they will not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and the revenue of the kings will be impacted.

Ezra 4:20

There have also been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over the whole province Beyond the River, and toll, tribute, and custom was paid to them.

Ezra 6:8

“Moreover, I issue a decree concerning what you shall do for the elders of these Jews for the rebuilding of this house of God: “The cost is to be paid to these men, in full and without delay, from the royal revenue, the tribute of the province Beyond the River.

Nehemiah 5:4

Still others were saying, “We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute against the value of our fields and vineyards.

Luke 23:2

And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this Man perverting our nation, and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is Christ a King.”

Romans 12:8

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 13:5

So it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience.

Romans 13:7

Render therefore to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, and honor to whom honor is due.