gltv@Romans:13:1 @ Let every soul be subject to higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, but the existing authorities have been ordained by God.
gltv@Romans:13:2 @ So that the one resisting authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and the ones opposing will receive judgment to themselves.
gltv@Romans:13:3 @ For the rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the bad. And do you desire not to fear the authority? Do the good, and you will have praise from it;
gltv@Romans:13:4 @ for it is a servant of God to you for the good. But if you practice evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to the one practicing evil.
gltv@Romans:13:5 @ Because of this, it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.
gltv@Romans:13:6 @ For on this account you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God, always giving attention to this very thing.
gltv@Romans:13:7 @ Then give to all their dues: to the one due tax, the tax; to the one due tribute, the tribute; to the one due fear, the fear; to the one due honor, the honor.