^{1 Ref} Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the `powers' that be are ordained of God.

^{2 Ref} Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

^{3 Ref} For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

^{4 Ref} for he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

^{5 Ref} Wherefore `ye' must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

^{6 Ref} For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

^{7 Ref} Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute `is due'; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

^{8 Ref} Owe no man anything, save to love one another: for he that loveth his neighbor hath fulfilled the law.

^{1 Ref} Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

^{2 Ref} Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

^{3 Ref} For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

^{4 Ref} for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

^{5 Ref} Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

^{6 Ref} For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.

^{7 Ref} Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

^{8 Ref} Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.