American Standard Version
"For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing. "
— Romans 13:6, American Standard Version
“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”
“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.”
“For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.”
“For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.”
“For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times.”
“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”
For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:
for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.
Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.
Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.
For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not covet, and if there be any other commandment, it is summed up in this word, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.