Romans 13:3-7

3For rulers are not a terror to a good work, but to an evil [one]. Dost thou desire then not to be afraid of the authority? practise [what is] good, and thou shalt have praise from it;

4for it is 1God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is 2God's minister, an avenger for wrath to him that does evil.

5Wherefore it is necessary to be subject, not only on account of wrath, but also on account of conscience.

6For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are 3God's officers, attending continually on this very thing.

7Render to all their dues: to whom tribute [is due], tribute; to whom custom, custom; to whom fear, fear; to whom honour, honour.