Romans 13:5

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So you must obey the authorities, and not just so that you won’t be punished, but because that’s the right thing to do.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:19

If a person is punished unfairly and they take it patiently because they want to obey God, they deserve to be praised for that.

Acts 24:16

So I always try not to do anything that God or people would consider wrong.

1 Peter 3:16

Keep your conscience clear, so that even if people say bad things about you as believers in Christ, they’ll be ashamed when the way you live proves them wrong.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us. We’re sure that we’ve done what’s right, but we want to keep on living honorably in every way.

Romans 13:6

You must also pay taxes for the same reason. The authorities are working full time for God as rulers, and they need to be supported.