Romans 13:6 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”

Romans 13:6 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 13:6 in 6 Bible Translations

Read Romans 13:6 in the King James Version (KJV) and 5 other free, public-domain translations side by side.

Romans 13:6 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.”

Romans 13:6 — World English Bible

Romans 13:6 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“For for this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God’s service, attending continually upon this very thing. ”

Romans 13:6 — American Standard Version

Romans 13:6 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“for because of this also pay ye tribute; for servants of God they are, on this very thing attending continually;”

Romans 13:6 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 13:6 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they areGod's officers, attending continually on this very thing. ”

Romans 13:6 — Darby Translation

Romans 13:6 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For, for this cause ye pay also tribute: for they are Gods ministers, applying themselues for the same thing.”

Romans 13:6 — Geneva Bible

Romans 13:6 in Context — 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.

5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

6 For for this cause pay ye 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; honour to whom honour.

8 Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

Read the full chapter: Romans 13 →

What Does Romans 13:6 Mean?

Romans 13:6 is a verse from the Book of Romans, part of the New Testament. It appears in Romans chapter 13. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.

Also explore: Bible verses by topic | Read the full Bible free