Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject to the authorities being above him. For there is no authority except by God; but those existing are having been instituted by God.

BLB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every soul be subject to the authorities being above him. For there is no authority except by God; but those existing are having been instituted by God. ² Therefore the one rebelling against the authority has resisted the ordinance of God, and those having resisted will bring judgment upon themselves. ³ For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Now do you desire not to fear the authority? Do the good, and you will have praise from him. ⁴ For he is God’s servant to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For He is God’s servant, an avenger for wrath to the one doing evil. ⁵ Therefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of the conscience. ⁶ For because of this, you also pay taxes; for they are servants of God, attending continually upon this very thing. ⁷ Render to all their dues: tax to whom tax, revenue to whom revenue, respect to whom respect, honor to whom honor.