Romans 13:6

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

This, too, is the reason for your paying taxes; for the officials are God's officers, devoting themselves to this special work.

Cross References

Luke 23:2

And they began to accuse him: "This is a man whom we found misleading our people, preventing them from paying taxes to the Emperor, and giving out that he himself is 'Christ, a King.'"

Romans 12:8

The speaker to his exhortation. Let the man who gives in charity do so with a generous heart; let him who is in authority exercise due diligence; let him who shows kindness do so in a cheerful spirit.

Romans 13:5

You are bound, therefore, to obey, not only through fear of God's punishments, but also as a matter of conscience.

Romans 13:7

In all cases pay what is due from you--tribute where tribute is due, taxes where taxes are due, respect where respect is due, and honor where honor is due.