nkjv Romans:13:4-6
nkjv@Romans:13:4 @ For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.
nkjv@Romans:13:5 @ Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.
nkjv@Romans:13:6 @ For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing.