Romans 13:1-8

1Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God: the powers that are, are ordained by God.1 2Whoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves condemnation. 3For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: 4For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou doest that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 5Therefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. 6For for this cause ye pay tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

7Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 8Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.