Romans 13

1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God-The Father: the powers that be are ordained of God-The Father.

2 Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God-The Father: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will youi then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and youi shall have praise of the same:

4 For he is the minister of God-The Father to youi for good. But if youi do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God-The Father, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that does evil.

5 For what reason [you2f] must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay you2f tribute also: for they are God-The Father’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due]; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.