Romans 13:5-7
Read Romans 13 in full →5Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of that wrath, but also because of aconscience. 6For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. 7aRender to all what is due them: btax to whom tax is due; ccustom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.