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Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:5

Wherefore - διό dio. The “reasons” why we should be subject, which the apostle had given, were two,That government was appointed by God. (2)That violation of the laws would necessarily expose to punishment.Ye must needs be - It is “necessary” ἀναγκή anagkē to be. This is a word stronger than what implies mere “fitness” or propriety. It means that it is a matter of high obligation and of “necessity” to be subject to the civil ruler.Not only for wrath - Not only on account of the “fear of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:6

For this cause - Because they are appointed by God; for the sake of conscience, and in order to secure the execution of the laws. As they are appointed by God, the tribute which is needful for their support becomes an act of homage to God, an act performed in obedience to his will, and acceptable to him.Tribute also - Not only be subject Romans 13:5, but pay what may be necessary to support the government. “Tribute” properly denotes the “tax,” or annual compensation, which was paid by one... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:7

Render therefore ... - This injunction is often repeated in the Bible; see the notes at Matthew 22:21; see also Matthew 17:25-27; 1 Peter 2:13-17; Proverbs 24:21. It is one of the most lovely and obvious of the duties of religion. Christianity is not designed to break in upon the proper order of society, but rather to establish and confirm that order. It does not rudely assail existing institutions: but it comes to put them on a proper footing, to diffuse a mild and pure influence over all, and... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:3-5

Romans 13:3-5 . For rulers In general, notwithstanding some particular exceptions; are not a terror to good works Were not ordained, and do not use to punish those that do well, and conform to good laws; but to the evil From which they deter people by punishing those who do them. Wilt thou Wouldest thou then; not be afraid of the power Of the high authority with which they are invested? Do that which is good Carefully perform the good actions which they enjoin, and, according to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:6

Romans 13:6. For this cause pay ye tribute also Not only in token of the duty and subjection you owe them, but because they are the ministers (officers) of God For the public good; attending continually on this very thing Giving the whole of their time, care, and labour to it. “The phrase, λειτουργοι Θεου , rendered ministers of God, signifies ministers appointed by God in behalf of the people. The thing to which the magistrates attend, or ought to attend continually, is the good of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:7

Romans 13:7. Render, therefore, to all Magistrates, whether supreme or subordinate; their dues What by law, or by the appointment of God, belongs to them, even though you may have opportunities of defrauding them of it, to your own immediate and temporal advantage. In this precept the apostle follows the Lord Jesus, who ordered the Jews to render to Cesar the things which were Cesar’s, though Cesar was neither of the Jewish nation, nor of their religion. Tribute Taxes on your persons... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 13:1-14

Duties to rulers and to others (13:1-14)Since God is the source of all authority, governments exercise power by his permission. Christians should therefore obey the ruling authorities (13:1-2). If they keep the laws of the country, Christians have nothing to fear. They should have no difficulty in cooperating with the government, because the basic functions of government are the promotion of the well-being of society and the restraint of wrongdoing, and these functions are in keeping with... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:5

for. App-104 .Romans 13:2 . wrath = the wrath. for conscience sake = on account of ( App-104 .Romans 13:2; Romans 13:2 ) the conscience. See Romans 2:15 ; Romans 9:1 .Acts 23:1 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:6

for this cause . Greek. dia ( App-104 .Romans 13:2; Romans 13:2 ) touto. pay you = ye pay. Greek. teleo . As "fulfil" in Romans 2:27 . tribute . Greek. phoros . Tax as paid by those of another state or country. Only here; Romans 13:7 . Luke 20:22 ; Luke 23:2 . ministers . App-190 . attending continually = persevering. Same Greek. word in Romans 12:12 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:7

therefore . Omit. their = the. dues . Greek. opheile. Only here and Matthew 18:32 . custom . That which is paid for public ends. Greek. telos . Compare Matthew 17:25 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 13:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:3-5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 13:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 13:1-14

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 13:7

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