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For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are ministers of God`s service, attending continually on this very thing.
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Taxes as Obedience to God
Commentators explain that paying taxes is more than a civic duty; it's an act of obedience to God. Because God established governing authorities as His "ministers" for the sake of order, supporting them through taxes is a matter of conscience. It acknowledges God's design for a functioning society and is an act of homage to Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Ye pay (τελειτε). Present active indicative (not imperative) of τελεω, to fulfil.
Tribute (φορους). Old wo…
19th Century
Anglican
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…
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Building on his allusion to conscience, the apostle explains the payment of taxes. The more clearly a person recognizes that the governing authorit…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For, for this cause you pay tribute also To show that we are subject to the higher powers, and as a proof and eviden…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
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…
