Romans 13:1–8

Let every ^asoul ^bbe subject unto the higher powers. For ^cthere is no power but of God: the powers that be are ^dordained of God. ²Whosoever therefore resisteth ^bthe power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves ^dddamnation. ³For rulers are not a terror to ^egood works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and ^fthou shalt have praise of the same: ⁴for he is ^gthe 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 ^gthe minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. ⁵Wherefore ^hye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also ⁱfor conscience sake. ⁶For for this cause pay you ^ktribute also: for they are ^gGod’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. ^7lRender therefore to all their dues: ^ktribute to whom tribute is due; ^mcustom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. ⁸Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for ⁿhe that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.