Romans 13:5-7 Hence, it is a necessity to be subject yourself to him, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience.

MLV⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁵ Hence, it is a necessity to be subject yourself to him, not only because of the wrath, but also because of the conscience. ⁶ For you are also paying taxes because of this; for they are ministers of God, persevering toward this same thing. ⁷ Therefore give to all, their dues: tribute to whom tribute; tax to whom tax; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.