Verse 6
Romans 13:6
World English Bible
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For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God (Elohim)’s service, attending continually on this very thing.
Original Language Text
greek
διὰ τοῦτο γὰρ καὶ φόρους τελεῖτε, λειτουργοὶ γὰρ θεοῦ εἰσιν εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο προσκαρτεροῦντες.
English Translation
For this reason, you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God attending to this very thing.
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Chapter 13 Context
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For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the...
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8
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9
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10
Love doesn’t harm a neighbor. Love therefore is the fulfillment of the law.
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11
Do this, knowing the time, that it is already time for you to awaken out of sleep, for salvation is...
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12
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13
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