Romans 13:6

This is also why you pay taxes. For the authorities are God’s servants, who devote themselves to their work.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, attending continually on this very thing.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} for{G1223} this{G5124} cause{G1223} pay ye{G5055}{(G5719)} tribute{G5411} also{G2532}: for{G1063} they are{G1526}{(G5748)} God's{G2316} ministers{G3011}, attending continually{G4342}{(G5723)} upon{G1519} this{G5124} very thing{G846}.

Strong's King James

(6) For because of this, you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of יהוה YAHWEH, devoting themselves to it.

The F.O.G

[6] This is also why you pay taxes—government officials serve God by giving their full time to governing.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 13:6

The F.O.G Commentary:

Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 13:6