Romans 13:6

New American Bible - revised edition

This is why you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, 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 also defeated twenty-two thousand of them in Aram.

1 Chronicles 18:14

David was king over all Israel; he dispensed justice and right to all his people.

Ezra 4:13

Now let it be known to the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls completed, they will no longer pay taxes, tributes, or tolls; eventually the throne will be harmed.

Ezra 4:20

Powerful kings once ruled in Jerusalem who controlled all West-of-Euphrates, and taxes, tributes, and tolls were paid to them.

Ezra 6:8

I also issue this decree concerning your dealing with these elders of the Jews in the rebuilding of that house of God: Let these men be repaid for their expenses, in full and without delay from the royal revenue, deriving from the taxes of West-of-Euphrates, so that the work not be interrupted.

Nehemiah 5:4

Still others said: “To pay the king’s tax we have borrowed money on our fields and vineyards.

Luke 23:2

They brought charges against him, saying, “We found this man misleading our people; he opposes the payment of taxes to Caesar and maintains that he is the Messiah, a king.”

Romans 12:8

if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Mutual Love.

Romans 13:5

Therefore, it is necessary to be subject not only because of the wrath but also because of conscience.

Romans 13:7

Pay to all their dues, taxes to whom taxes are due, toll to whom toll is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. Love Fulfills the Law.