Romans 13:2-7

KJ2000(i) 2 Whosoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same: 4 For he is the minister of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid; for he bears not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that does evil. 5 Therefore you must be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience’s sake. 6 For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.