1 LET every soul to the powers of dominion be subject. For there is no power that is not from Aloha, and the powers that be, of Aloha are they instituted.

2 Whoever then riseth up against the power, against the institution of Aloha he riseth; and they who arise against them will receive judgment.

3 For judges are not a terror to the workers of good, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do good, and thou shalt have praise from him.

4 For he is the servant of Aloha, but to thee for good: and if thou do evil, fear; for not in vain is he girded with the sword; for he is the servant of Aloha, and the dispenser of wrath to them who do evil.

5 And because of this are we bound to be subject, not for the wrath only, but also because of conscience.

6 On this account also give we tribute to them; for they are the servants of Aloha over these things constituted.

7 Render therefore to every man as is due to him: to whom tribute (is due,) tribute; and to whom custom, custom; and to whom reverence, reverence; and to whom honour, honour.