Romans:13:1-7

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* Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities , for there is no authority except from God , and those who exist are ordained by God . * Therefore he who resists the authority , withstands the ordinance of God ; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment . * For rulers are not a terror to the good work , but to the evil . Do you desire to have no fear of the authority ? Do that which is good , and you will have praise from the same , * for he is a servant of God to you for good . But if you do that which is evil , be afraid , for he doesn 't bear the sword in vain ; for he is a servant of God , an avenger for wrath to him who does evil . * Therefore you need to be in subjection , not only because of the wrath , but also for conscience ' sake . * For this reason you also pay taxes , for they are servants of God 's service , attending continually on this very thing . * Give therefore to everyone what you owe : taxes to whom taxes are due ; customs to whom customs ; respect to whom respect ; honor to whom honor .

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