Romans 13:6
Romans 13:6-7 The Message (MSG)
That’s also why you pay taxes—so that an orderly way of life can be maintained. Fulfill your obligations as a citizen. Pay your taxes, pay your bills, respect your leaders. * * *
Romans 13:6 King James Version (KJV)
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Romans 13:6 New International Version (NIV)
This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants, who give their full time to governing.
Romans 13:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For this same reason you pay taxes, for civil authorities are God’s servants, devoting themselves to governance.
Romans 13:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.
Romans 13:6 New Century Version (NCV)
This is also why you pay taxes. Rulers are working for God and give their time to their work.
Romans 13:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing.
Romans 13:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers attending continually to this very thing.
Romans 13:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.