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Rom. 13:6 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
for
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
this cause
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
pay ye
teleo (Greek #5055)
to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
KJV usage: accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform.
Pronounce: tel-eh'-o
Origin: from 5056
tribute
phoros (Greek #5411)
a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property; whereas 5056 is usually a general toll on goods or travel)
KJV usage: tribute.
Pronounce: for'-os
Origin: from 5342
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
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gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
they are
eisi (Greek #1526)
they are
KJV usage: agree, are, be, dure, X is, were.
Pronounce: i-see'
Origin: 3d person plural present indicative of 1510
God’s
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
ministers
leitourgos (Greek #3011)
a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man)
KJV usage: minister(-ed).
Pronounce: li-toorg-os'
Origin: from a derivative of 2992 and 2041
, attending continually
proskartereo (Greek #4342)
to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor)
KJV usage: attend (give self) continually (upon), continue (in, instant in, with), wait on (continually).
Pronounce: pros-kar-ter-eh'-o
Origin: from 4314 and 2594
upon
eis (Greek #1519)
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
KJV usage: (abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), ...ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
Pronounce: ice
Origin: a primary preposition
this
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
very thing
autos (Greek #846)
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative 1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
KJV usage: her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which. Compare 848.
Pronounce: ow-tos'
Origin: from the particle αὖ (perhaps akin to the base of 109 through the idea of a baffling wind) (backward)
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Ezra 4:13,20• 13Be it known therefore unto the king, that, if this city be built and the walls be completed, they will not pay tribute, tax, and toll, and in the end it will bring damage to the kings.
 20And there have been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all beyond the river; and tribute, tax, and toll were paid to them. (Ezra 4:13,20)
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Ezra 6:8• 8Moreover, I give orders what ye shall do to these elders of the Jews, for the building of this house of God: that of the king's goods, of the tribute beyond the river, expenses be diligently given to these men, that they be not hindered. (Ezra 6:8)
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Neh. 5:4• 4And there were that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute upon our fields and vineyards; (Neh. 5:4)
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Matt. 17:24‑27• 24And when they came to Capernaum, those who received the didrachmas came to Peter and said, Does your teacher not pay the didrachmas?
 25He says, Yes. And when he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What dost thou think, Simon? the kings of the earth, from whom do they receive custom or tribute? from their own sons or from strangers?
 26Peter says to him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Then are the sons free.
 27But that we may not be an offence to them, go to the sea and cast a hook, and take the first fish that comes up, and when thou hast opened its mouth thou wilt find a stater; take that and give it to them for me and thee. (Matt. 17:24‑27)
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Matt. 22:17‑21• 17tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
 18But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?
 19Shew me the money of the tribute. And they presented to him a denarius.
 20And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription?
 21They say to him, Caesar's. Then he says to them, Pay then what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God. (Matt. 22:17‑21)
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Mark 12:14‑17• 14And they come and say to him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not men's person, but teachest the way of God with truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?
 15Should we give, or should we not give? But he knowing their hypocrisy said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a denarius that I may see it.
 16And they brought it. And he says to them, Whose is this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar's.
 17And Jesus answering said to them, Pay what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God. And they wondered at him. (Mark 12:14‑17)
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Luke 20:21‑26• 21And they asked him saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest no man's person, but teachest with truth the way of God:
 22Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar, or not?
 23But perceiving their deceit he said to them, Why do ye tempt me?
 24Shew me a denarius. Whose image and superscription has it? And answering they said, Caesar's.
 25And he said to them, Pay therefore what is Caesar's to Caesar, and what is God's to God.
 26And they were not able to take hold of him in his expressions before the people, and, wondering at his answer, they were silent. (Luke 20:21‑26)
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Luke 23:2• 2And they began to accuse him, saying, We have found this man perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ, a king. (Luke 23:2)
attending.
Rom. 12:8• 8or he that exhorts, in exhortation; he that gives, in simplicity; he that leads, with diligence; he that shews mercy, with cheerfulness. (Rom. 12:8)
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Ex. 18:13‑27• 13And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood by Moses from the morning to the evening.
 14And Moses' father-in-law saw all that he did with the people, and said, What is this thing which thou art doing with the people? why dost thou sit alone, and all the people are standing by thee from morning to evening?
 15And Moses said to his father-in-law, Because the people come to me to enquire of God.
 16When they have a matter, they come to me, and I judge between one and another; and I make known to them the statutes of God, and his laws.
 17And Moses' father-in-law said to him, The thing that thou art doing is not good.
 18Thou wilt be quite exhausted, both thou and this people that is with thee; for the thing is too heavy for thee: thou canst not perform it alone.
 19Hearken now to my voice: I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee. Be thou for the people with God, and bring the matters before God;
 20and teach them the statutes and the laws, and make known to them the way in which they must walk, and the work that they must do.
 21But do thou provide among all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place them over them, chiefs of thousands, chiefs of hundreds, chiefs of fifties, and chiefs of tens,
 22that they may judge the people at all times; and it shall be that they shall bring to thee every great matter, and that they shall judge every small matter, and they shall lighten the task on thee, and they shall bear it with thee.
 23If thou do this thing, and God command thee so, thou wilt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.
 24And Moses hearkened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.
 25And Moses chose able men out of all Israel, and made them heads over the people, chiefs of thousands, chiefs of hundreds, chiefs of fifties, and chiefs of tens.
 26And they judged the people at all times: the hard matters they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged.
 27And Moses sent away his father-in-law, and he departed into his land. (Ex. 18:13‑27)
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Deut. 1:9‑17• 9And I spoke unto you at that time, saying, I am not able to bear you myself alone.
 10Jehovah your God hath multiplied you, and behold, ye are this day as the stars of heaven for multitude.
 11Jehovah, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times so many more as ye are, and bless you as he hath said unto you!
 12How can I myself alone sustain your wear, and your burden, and your strife?
 13Provide you wise and understanding and known men, according to your tribes, that I may make them your chiefs.
 14And ye answered me, and said, The thing that thou hast spoken is good for us to do.
 15So I took the chiefs of your tribes, wise men and known, and made them chiefs over you, captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds, and captains of fifties, and captains of tens, and officers for your tribes.
 16And I commanded your judges at that time, saying, Hear the causes between your brethren, and judge righteously between a man and his brother, and him also that sojourneth with him.
 17Ye shall not respect persons in judgment: ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man, for the judgment is God's; and the matter that is too hard for you shall ye bring to me, that I may hear it. (Deut. 1:9‑17)
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1 Sam. 7:16‑17• 16And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpah, and judged Israel in all those places.
 17And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house, and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar to Jehovah. (1 Sam. 7:16‑17)
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2 Sam. 8:5• 5And the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, and David smote of the Syrians twenty-two thousand men. (2 Sam. 8:5)
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1 Chron. 18:14• 14And David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice to all his people. (1 Chron. 18:14)
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Job 29:7‑17• 7When I went out to the gate by the city, when I prepared my seat on the broadway,
 8The young men saw me, and hid themselves; and the aged arose and stood up;
 9Princes refrained from talking, and laid the hand on their mouth;
 10The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue cleaved to their palate.
 11When the ear heard me, then it blessed me, and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me;
 12For I delivered the afflicted that cried, and the fatherless who had no helper.
 13The blessing of him that was perishing came upon me, and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
 14I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was as a mantle and a turban.
 15I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame;
 16I was a father to the needy, and the cause which I knew not I searched out;
 17And I broke the jaws of the unrighteous, and plucked the spoil out of his teeth. (Job 29:7‑17)
• The church and each individual in it is always looked at as not of the world, yet, as in it, he must be subject to the authorities God has ordained in it. (“Romans 13” by C. Stanley)
• Those in the place of authority are really "God's ministers" because the governments have been set up of God. (“Practical Righteousness Toward the Civil Authorities: Romans 13” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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

W. Kelly Translation

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For on this account ye pay tribute also; for they are God’s officers, ever attending unto this very thing.