Render
Romans 13:7: Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.
Taxes
Romans 13:6: For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing.
Conscience Sake
Romans 13:5: Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience’ sake.
God’s Minister
Romans 13:4: For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.
Do What is Good
Romans 13:3: For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same.
Resist Not
Romans 13:2: Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.
God’s in Charge
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.
Radical Response
Romans 12:20: Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Vengeance is Mine
Romans 12:19: Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.