Dues (οφειλας). Debts, from οφειλω, to owe. Often so in the papyri, though not in Greek authors. In N.T. only here,[Reference Matt…

Render therefore, etc. This injunction is often repeated in the Bible. See Barnes on Matthew 22:21.

See also Matthew 17:25-27; [Ref…

Tribute.—Rather, taxes—that is, taxes upon person or property as opposed to the customs levied upon goods. These were col…

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

Render then to all what is due, etc. The Apostle seems here summarily to include the particulars in which the duties of subjects towards m…

Render therefore to all their dues
To all princes, magistrates, and officers, that are placed over us, from the supr…

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…