Romans 13:6

Plain English Version

You have to pay tax money to the government too, for the same reason. Those government bosses work for God, and they need that money to do their job.

Cross References

Romans 12:8

Or maybe God gave you the power to cheer people up, well that is your job. Or maybe he gave you the power to share your money and things with other people, well he wants you to share them with people that need them. Or maybe God gave you the power to be a leader, well you have to try to lead people properly. Or if God gave you the power to feel sorry for people that have troubles, and the power to be good to them, well that is his job for you, so be happy while you do it.

Romans 13:5

So you have to do what they say, so that they don’t punish you. And you know that it is the right thing to do, so you will not feel bad about it.

Romans 13:7

So you have to give everybody whatever you owe to them. You have to pay taxes and pay the bills the government bosses send you. And you still have to respect those bosses.