Romans:13:1-7

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* Let every soul submit to the governing authorities . For there is no authority except by God , and the authorities that exist are instituted by God . * Consequently the [one ] resisting the authority has opposed the ordinance of God , and those opposing shall receive judgment to themselves . * For rulers are not a fear to good works , but to evil . And do you wish not to fear the authority ?[ ]Do what is good , and you shall have praise from the same . * For he is God 's servant to you for good . But if you do evil , fear ; for he does not bear the sword in vain ; for he is God 's servant , an avenger for wrath to the [one ] practicing evil . * Therefore it is necessary to be subject , not only on account of wrath , but also for conscience ' sake . * For on account of this you also pay taxes , for they are ministers of God , always giving attention to this very thing . * Render therefore to all their dues : taxes to whom taxes are due , customs to whom customs , fear to whom fear , honor to whom honor .

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