Romans 13:6 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. More versionsAmplified Bible - Classic Edition For this same reason you pay taxes, for [the civil authorities] are official servants under God, devoting themselves to attending to this very service. American Standard Version (1901) For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing. Common English Bible You should also pay taxes for the same reason, because the authorities are God’s assistants, concerned with this very thing. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, you must also offer tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving him in this. |