Romans 13:1-7 - Obedience To The Governing Authorities
1 Let every soul be subject to the superior powers. For there is no power except from God, and the [powers] which exist have been ordained by God. 2 So that he who resists the power resists the ordinance of God; and those who resist shall receive judgment on themselves. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Will you not fear the power? Do good, and you shall have praise from it; 4 for [the power] is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God's minister of justice for punishment to him that does evil. 5 Wherefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only on account of punishment, but also on account of conscience. 6 For on this account also you pay taxes; for [magistrates] are servants of God attending constantly to this same thing. 7 Pay to all their dues; a tax to whom a tax is due, a toll to whom a toll is due, fear to whom fear, and honor to whom honor.