Romans
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 13:6
“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”
King James Version (KJV)
Romans 13:6 Context
3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: 4For 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. 5Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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Other Translations
For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are Gods ministers, attending continually vpon this very thing.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For because of this you also pay taxes, for {rulers} are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times.
- Basic English Bible
For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
- Darby Bible
For, for this cause ye pay tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
- Webster's Bible
Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.
- Weymouth Bible
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
- World English Bible
For therfor ye yyuen tributis, thei ben the mynystris of God, and seruen for this same thing.
- Wycliffe Bible
for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For because of this you also pay taxes, for {rulers} are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the same reason, make payment of taxes; because the authority is God's servant, to take care of such things at all times.
- Basic English Bible
For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.
- Darby Bible
For, for this cause ye pay tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
- Webster's Bible
Why, this is really the reason you pay taxes; for tax-gatherers are ministers of God, devoting their energies to this very work.
- Weymouth Bible
For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.
- World English Bible
For therfor ye yyuen tributis, thei ben the mynystris of God, and seruen for this same thing.
- Wycliffe Bible
for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Romans 13:6
13:6 For this cause - Because they are the ministers (officers) of God for the public good. This very thing - The public good.
People's Bible Notes for Romans 13:6
Ro 13:6 For this cause pay ye tribute also. Taxes. The taxes gathered from the Roman provinces were called tribute. As the rulers are God's ministers, his agents to attend to necessary duties, it is right that they should be supported.
He that love not his brother abide in death.
And in 1 John3:3 says every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Luke 6:46 says, Why call me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things I say?