Romans 13
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1LET every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.
2Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
3For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.
4For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.
5Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake.
6For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.
7Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.
8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another. For he that loveth his neighbour, hath fulfilled the law.
9For Thou shalt not commit adultery: Thou shalt not kill: Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness: Thou shalt not covet: and if there be any other commandment, it is comprised in this word, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
10The love of our neighbour worketh no evil. Love therefore is the fulfilling of the law.
11And that knowing the season; that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.
12The night is passed, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light.
13Let us walk honestly, as in the day: not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and impurities, not in contention and envy:
14But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh in its concupiscences.
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Romans 13
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Obey Rulers
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Ws 6.3. Obey the rulers who have authority over you. Only God can give authority to anyone, and he puts these rulers in their places of power. 2People who oppose the authorities are opposing what God has done, and they will be punished. 3Rulers are a threat to evil people, not to good people. There is no need to be afraid of the authorities. Just do right, and they will praise you for it. 4After all, they are God's servants, and it is their duty to help you.
If you do something wrong, you ought to be afraid, because these rulers have the right to punish you. They are God's servants who punish criminals to show how angry God is. 5But you should obey the rulers because you know it is the right thing to do, and not just because of God's anger.
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Mt 22.21; Mk 12.17; Lk 20.25. You must also pay your taxes. The authorities are God's servants, and it is their duty to take care of these matters. 7Pay all that you owe, whether it is taxes and fees or respect and honor.
Love
8Let love be your only debt! If you love others, you have done all that the Law demands. 9#Ex 20.14; Dt 5.18; Ex 20.13; Dt 5.17; Ex 20.15; Dt 5.19; Ex 20.17; Dt 5.21; Lv 19.18. In the Law there are many commands, such as, “Be faithful in marriage. Do not murder. Do not steal. Do not want what belongs to others.” But all of these are summed up in the command that says, “Love others as much as you love yourself.” 10No one who loves others will harm them. So love is all that the Law demands.
The Day When Christ Returns
11You know what sort of times we live in, and so you should live properly. It is time to wake up. You know that the day when we will be saved is nearer now than when we first put our faith in the Lord. 12Night is almost over, and day will soon appear. We must stop behaving as people do in the dark and be ready to live in the light. 13So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous. 14Let the Lord Jesus Christ be as near to you as the clothes you wear. Then you won't try to satisfy your selfish desires.
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