Romans 13:5

Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.

Surrounding context

13:4 For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.

13:5 Therefore you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake.

13:6 For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God's ministers attending continually to this very thing.

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