^{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.