Proverbs 24:21 References
a Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:17
Romans 13
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Every aperson is to be in bsubjection to the governing authorities. For cthere is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.
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Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves.
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For arulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same;
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for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an aavenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.
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Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also afor conscience' sake.
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For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.
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aRender to all what is due them: btax to whom tax is due; ccustom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.