4 For he is a minister of God for you unto good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid. For it is not without reason that he carries a sword. For he is a minister of God; an avenger to execute wrath upon whomever does evil.
5 For this reason, it is necessary to be subject, not solely because of wrath, but also because of conscience.
6 Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this.
7 Therefore, render to all whatever is owed. Taxes, to whom taxes is due; revenue, to whom revenue is due; fear, to whom fear is due; honor, to whom honor is due.
8 You should owe nothing to anyone, except so as to love one another. For whoever loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
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