Romans 13:6
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 13
“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”Romans 13:6
What Does Romans 13:6 Mean?
Romans 13:6 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 13, verse 6 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 13:6 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 22:17“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”Luke 20:21“And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly:”Luke 23:2“And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.”Matthew 17:24“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute?”Mark 12:14“And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”1 Chronicles 18:14“So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.”Matthew 17:25“He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”Exodus 18:13“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening.”Deuteronomy 1:9“And I spake unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone:”2 Samuel 8:5“And when the Syrians of Damascus came to succour Hadadezer king of Zobah, David slew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men.”Ezra 4:13“Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.”Ezra 4:20“There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.”Ezra 6:8“Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.”Nehemiah 5:4“There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.”Job 29:7“When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!”Romans 12:8“Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”Romans 13:4“For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”1 Samuel 7:16“And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all those places.”Luke 20:25“And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.”Exodus 18:22“And let them judge the people at all seasons: and it shall be, that every great matter they shall bring unto thee, but every small matter they shall judge: so shall it be easier for thyself, and they shall bear the burden with thee.”
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