Romans 13:6

Updated: June 3, 2025
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For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing.
World English Bible (WEB)
For{G1063} for{G1223} this{G5124} cause{G1223} pay ye{G5055}{(G5719)} tribute{G5411} also{G2532}: for{G1063} they are{G1526}{(G5748)} God's{G2316} ministers{G3011}, attending continually{G4342}{(G5723)} upon{G1519} this{G5124} very thing{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(6) For because of this, you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of יהוה YAHWEH, devoting themselves to it.
The F.O.G
[6] This is also why you pay taxes—government officials serve God by giving their full time to governing.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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