Devine Scripture

Romans 13:6

Romans chapter 13 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.

Context

v.5Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

v.6This passage

v.7Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 29:7

    When I went forth to the gate unto the city, When I prepared my seat in the street,

  • Mark 12:14

    And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

  • Ezra 4:13

    Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful unto the kings.

  • Deuteronomy 1:9

    And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:

  • Matthew 17:24

    And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received the half-shekel came to Peter, and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-shekel?

  • Ezra 6:8

    Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the River, expenses be given with all diligence unto these men, that they be not hindered.