Romans 13:7

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Pay everyone what is owed: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 17:25 : 25 He said,“Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first,“What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes– from their sons or from foreigners?”
  • Luke 20:25 : 25 So he said to them,“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
  • Matt 22:21 : 21 They replied,“Caesar’s.” He said to them,“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
  • 1 Tim 5:17 : 17 Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.
  • 1 Tim 6:1 : 1 Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.
  • 1 Pet 2:17-18 : 17 Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king. 18 Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.
  • 1 Pet 3:7 : 7 Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.
  • Mark 12:17 : 17 Then Jesus said to them,“Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were utterly amazed at him.
  • Luke 23:2 : 2 They began to accuse him, saying,“We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar and claiming that he himself is Christ, a king.”
  • Eph 5:33 : 33 Nevertheless, each one of you must also love his own wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
  • Eph 6:2-3 : 2 “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment accompanied by a promise, namely, 3 “that it will go well with you and that you will live a long time on the earth.”
  • Eph 6:5 : 5 Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,
  • 1 Tim 5:13 : 13 And besides that, going around from house to house they learn to be lazy, and they are not only lazy, but also gossips and busybodies, talking about things they should not.
  • Exod 20:12 : 12 “Honor your father and your mother, that you may live a long time in the land the LORD your God is giving to you.
  • Lev 19:3 : 3 Each of you must respect his mother and his father, and you must keep my Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
  • Lev 19:32 : 32 You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
  • 1 Sam 12:18 : 18 So Samuel called to the LORD, and the LORD made it thunder and rain that day. All the people were very afraid of both the LORD and Samuel.
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 Fear the LORD, my child, as well as the king, and do not associate with rebels,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Rom 13:1-6
    6 verses
    83%

    1Submission to Civil Government Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God’s appointment, and the authorities that exist have been instituted by God.

    2So the person who resists such authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will incur judgment

    3(for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation

    4because it is God’s servant for your well-being. But be afraid if you do wrong because government does not bear the sword for nothing. It is God’s servant to administer punishment on the person who does wrong.

    5Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath of the authorities but also because of your conscience.

    6For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God’s servants devoted to governing.

  • 1 Pet 2:17-18
    2 verses
    76%

    17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.

    18Slaves, be subject to your masters with all reverence, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are perverse.

  • Rom 13:8-9
    2 verses
    75%

    8Exhortation to Love Neighbors Owe no one anything, except to love one another, for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

    9For the commandments,“Do not commit adultery, do not murder, do not steal, do not covet,”(and if there is any other commandment) are summed up in this,“Love your neighbor as yourself.”

  • Matt 22:20-21
    2 verses
    74%

    20Jesus said to them,“Whose image is this, and whose inscription?”

    21They replied,“Caesar’s.” He said to them,“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

  • Mark 12:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16So they brought one, and he said to them,“Whose image is this, and whose inscription?” They replied,“Caesar’s.”

    17Then Jesus said to them,“Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were utterly amazed at him.

  • 1 Pet 2:13-14
    2 verses
    72%

    13Submission to Authorities Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme

    14or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

  • Luke 20:25
    71%

    25So he said to them,“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

  • Ps 76:11
    70%

    11Make vows to the LORD your God and repay them! Let all those who surround him bring tribute to the awesome one!

  • Eph 6:5
    70%

    5Slaves, obey your human masters with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ,

  • Rom 2:6
    70%

    6He will reward each one according to his works:

  • Matt 17:24-25
    2 verses
    70%

    24The Temple Tax After they arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax came to Peter and said,“Your teacher pays the double drachma tax, doesn’t he?”

    25He said,“Yes.” When Peter came into the house, Jesus spoke to him first,“What do you think, Simon? From whom do earthly kings collect tolls or taxes– from their sons or from foreigners?”

  • Mark 12:14
    69%

    14When they came they said to him,“Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”

  • 1 Tim 6:1
    69%

    1Those who are under the yoke as slaves must regard their own masters as deserving of full respect. This will prevent the name of God and Christian teaching from being discredited.

  • Titus 3:1
    69%

    1Conduct Toward Those Outside the Church Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.

  • Col 3:22
    69%

    22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in every respect, not only when they are watching– like those who are strictly people-pleasers– but with a sincere heart, fearing the Lord.

  • 1 Cor 7:3
    69%

    3A husband should fulfill his marital responsibility to his wife, and likewise a wife to her husband.

  • Heb 13:17
    69%

    17Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls and will give an account for their work. Let them do this with joy and not with complaints, for this would be no advantage for you.

  • Eph 6:9
    69%

    9Masters, treat your slaves the same way, giving up the use of threats, because you know that both you and they have the same master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with him.

  • Luke 20:22
    69%

    22Is it right for us to pay the tribute tax to Caesar or not?”

  • Matt 22:17
    69%

    17Tell us then, what do you think? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?”

  • Rom 12:17
    69%

    17Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

  • Luke 3:13
    68%

    13He told them,“Collect no more than you are required to.”

  • Col 4:1
    68%

    1Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven.

  • 1 Thess 5:13
    68%

    13and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

  • Eph 6:7
    68%

    7Obey with enthusiasm, as though serving the Lord and not people,

  • Lev 19:32
    68%

    32You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the LORD.

  • Rom 6:16
    68%

    16Do you not know that if you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness?

  • Rom 14:12
    67%

    12Therefore, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

  • Heb 13:7
    67%

    7Remember your leaders, who spoke God’s message to you; reflect on the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith.

  • Prov 3:27
    67%

    27Wisdom Demonstrated in Relationships with People Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

  • Prov 3:9
    67%

    9Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first fruits of all your crops;

  • Lam 3:64
    67%

    64ת(Tav) Pay them back what they deserve, O LORD, according to what they have done.

  • Luke 6:31
    67%

    31Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you.

  • Rom 12:19
    67%

    19Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written,“Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 1:17
    67%

    17And if you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, live out the time of your temporary residence here in reverence.

  • 1 Tim 2:2
    67%

    2even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

  • Rom 15:27
    67%

    27For they were pleased to do this, and indeed they are indebted to the Jerusalem saints. For if the Gentiles have shared in their spiritual things, they are obligated also to minister to them in material things.

  • John 5:23
    66%

    23so that all people will honor the Son just as they honor the Father. The one who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him.

  • Job 13:11
    66%

    11Would not his splendor terrify you and the fear he inspires fall on you?