Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject to the authorities of magistracy. For there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist, are established by God.

Murdock⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Let every soul be subject to the authorities of magistracy. For there is no authority which is not from God: and the authorities which exist, are established by God. ² He therefore who opposeth the authority, opposeth the establishment of God; and they who oppose them, shall receive judgment. ³ For judges are not a terror to good deeds, but to evil deeds. Wouldst thou then not be afraid of the authority? Do good, and thou shalt have praise from it. ⁴ For he is the minister of God; but it is to thee for good. But if thou doest evil, be afraid; for he is not girded with the sword in vain; for he is a minister of God, and an avenger of wrath to them that do evil things. ⁵ And therefore, it is necessary for us to be obedient, not only on account of wrath, but likewise on account of our consciences. ⁶ For this cause also ye pay tribute money; for they are the ministers of God, established for these same objects. ⁷ Render therefore to every one, as is due to him; tribute-money, to whom tribute-money; and excise, to whom excise; and fear, to whom fear; and honor, to whom honor.