Romans 13:6
King James Version (KJV)
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
In context
4 For he is the 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 the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.
Romans 13:6 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
- WEB World English Bible
- For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.
- ASV 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.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;
- DBY Darby Translation
- For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For, for this cause ye pay tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.