Ye pay (τελειτε). Present active indicative (not imperative) of τελεω, to fulfil.

Tribute (φορους). Old wo…

For this cause. Because they are appointed by God; for the sake of conscience, and to secure the execution of the laws. As they are appoin…

Ministers.—The words thus translated here and in Romans 13:4 are not the same, but both are words commonly used in the New Testam…

Building on his allusion to conscience, the apostle explains the payment of taxes. The more clearly a person recognizes that the governing authorit…

For this reason also, etc. He takes this occasion to introduce the subject of tributes, the reason for which he deduces from the office of…

For, for this cause you pay tribute also
To show that we are subject to the higher powers, and as a proof and eviden…

The grace of the gospel teaches us submission and quiet, where pride and the carnal mind only see causes for murmuring and discontent. Whatever the…

1. After showing how a person should behave toward God by using the gifts of His grace, the Apostle now shows how a person should conduct hi…