Romans 13:6

6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.

Romans 13:6 in Other Translations

KJV
6 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
ESV
6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing.
NLT
6 Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.
MSG
6 That's also why you pay taxes - so that an orderly way of life can be maintained.
CSB
6 And for this reason you pay taxes, since the [authorities] are God's public servants, continually attending to these tasks.

Romans 13:6 In-Context

4 For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God’s servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.
5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience.
6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.
7 Give to everyone what you owe them: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
8 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

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