Thematic Bible: Duty of citizens to

Remind them to be submissive to principle offices and positions of authority, to be obedient, to be prepared for every good work,

Verse Concepts

Being PreparedExhortation, Objects Ofethics, socialCivil authoritieseagernessAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseCivic DutiesLoyaltyMorality, And CreationObedience, To Human AuthoritiesHonoring AuthorityReadinessRulersSociety, Positive Aspects Of

Orderliness In SocietySubmissionWatchfulness, Of BelieversPoliticsCitizens, Christian DutiesCivil GovernmentCitizenshipReminders Of The GospelPreparing For ActionAttitudes Towards KingsBe Subject To PeopleDo Good!Respecting Authorityprincipalities

Let every soul be subject to offices of authority that rank higher, for there is no office of authority if not by God, and the offices of authority that are by God, are those that have been instituted. So that he who resists the office of authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and those who have opposed will receive condemnation to themselves. For rulers are not a source of fear to the good works, but to the evil. And do thou desire not to fear the office of authority? Do what is good, and thou will have praise from it. read more.
For he is a helper of God to thee for what is good. But if thou do what is evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is a helper of God, vengeful for wrath to the man who commits evil. Therefore there is a need to be subordinate, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience. For because of this ye also fulfill taxes, for they are servants of God being devoted to this same thing. Render therefore to all, the things due: tax to the man of tax, tribute to the man of tribute, fear to the man of fear, esteem to the man of esteem.

Tell us therefore, what does it seem to thee? Is it permitted to give tribute to Caesar or not? But Jesus having known their wickedness, said, Why do ye tempt me, ye hypocrites? Exhibit to me the tribute money. And they brought to him a denarius. read more.
And he says to them, Whose is this image and inscription? They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Therefore, render the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God.

And he said to them, Then render the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God.

Verse Concepts

Giving, Of Possessionsethics, socialethics, basis ofGiving To OthersCivil authoritiesCitizens, Christian DutiesAuthority, of human institutionsHuman Authority, Christian ResponseObedience, To Human AuthoritiesGiving To God

God PossessingHonoring AuthoritySubmissionTributesCaesarGiving Backluckbelongingtaxes

Therefore because of the Lord, ye should submit to every human establishment, whether to a king as being supreme, or to governors as being sent by him for vengeance of evil-doers and praise of well-doers. Because this way is the will of God, doing good to muzzle the ignorance of the foolish men. read more.
As free, and not having your freedom as a cover-up of evil, but as bondmen of God. Respect all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Respect the king.