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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• 13{i}Be 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.{/i}
 20{i}And there have been mighty kings over Jerusalem, who have ruled over all beyond the river; and tribute, tax, and toll were paid to them.{/i} (Ezra 4:13,20)
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Ezra 6:8• 8{i}Moreover, 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.{/i} (Ezra 6:8)
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Neh. 5:4• 4There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king's tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards. (Neh. 5:4)
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Matt. 17:24‑27• 24And when they came unto Capernaum, those that receive the half-shekels came to Peter and said, Doth not your teacher pay the half-shekels?
 25He saith, Yea. And when he entered into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? The kings of the earth, from whom do they receive toll or tribute? from their sons or from other folk?
 26He saith to him, From other folk. Jesus said to him, Well then the sons are free.
 27But lest we cause them to stumble, go unto the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and having opened its mouth, thou wilt find a shekel: that take and give to them for me and thee. (Matt. 17:24‑27)
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Matt. 22:17‑21• 17{i}tell us therefore what thou thinkest: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?{/i}
 18{i}But Jesus, knowing their wickedness, said, Why tempt ye me, hypocrites?{/i}
 19{i}Show me the money of the tribute. And they presented to him a denarius.{/i}
 20{i}And he says to them, Whose [is] this image and superscription?{/i}
 21{i}They 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.{/i} (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 for no one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar or not?
 15Should we give, or should we not give? {i}But he{/i} knowing their hypocrisy, said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Bring me a penny that I may see [it].
 16And they brought [it]. And he says to them, {i}Whose [is] this image and superscription? And they said to him, Caesar's.{/i}
 17{i}And Jesus answering said to them,{/i} Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. {i}And they wondered at him.{/i} (Mark 12:14‑17)
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Luke 20:21‑26• 21And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou rightly sayest and teachest and acceptest no [man's] person, but in truth teachest the way of God.
 22Is it lawful for us to give tribute to Caesar or not?
 23But perceiving their deceit he said to them,
 24Show me a denarius. Whose image and title has it? And answering they said, Caesar's.
 25And he said to them, Therefore render the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God.
 26And they were not able to lay hold of his word before the people, and wondering at his answer were silent. (Luke 20:21‑26)
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Luke 23:2• 2And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this [man] perverting our nation and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ, a king. (Luke 23:2)
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Rom. 12:8• 8or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; he that bestoweth, with simplicity; he that presideth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness. (Rom. 12:8)
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Ex. 18:13‑27• 13{i}And 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.{/i}
 14{i}And 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?{/i}
 15{i}And Moses said to his father-in-law, Because the people come to me to inquire of God.{/i}
 16{i}When 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.{/i}
 17{i}And Moses' father-in-law said to him, The thing that thou art doing is not good.{/i}
 18{i}Thou 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.{/i}
 19{i}Hearken 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;{/i}
 20{i}and 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.{/i}
 21{i}But 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,{/i}
 22{i}that 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.{/i}
 23{i}If 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.{/i}
 24{i}And Moses hearkened to the voice of his father-in-law, and did all that he had said.{/i}
 25{i}And 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.{/i}
 26{i}And they judged the people at all times: the hard matters they brought to Moses, but every small matter they judged.{/i}
 27{i}And Moses sent away his father-in-law, and he departed into his land.{/i} (Ex. 18:13‑27)
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Deut. 1:9‑17• 9And I spake 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?
 13Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you.
 14{i}And ye answered me, and said, The thing that thou hast spoken is good for us to do.{/i}
 15{i}So 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.{/i}
 16{i}And 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.{/i}
 17{i}Ye 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.{/i} (Deut. 1:9‑17)
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1 Sam. 7:16‑17• 16{i}And he went from year to year in circuit to Bethel, and Gilgal, and Mizpah, and judged Israel in all those places.{/i}
 17{i}And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house, and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar to Jehovah.{/i} (1 Sam. 7:16‑17)
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2 Sam. 8:5• 5{i}And the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadadezer king of Zobah, and David smote of the Syrians twenty-two thousand men.{/i} (2 Sam. 8:5)
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1 Chron. 18:14• 14So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among 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,{HR}In the open place I established my seat;
 8Youths saw me and hid themselves{HR}And the aged rose — stood up,
 9Princes refrained from words{HR}And laid the hand on their mouth,
 10The voice of nobles was arrested,{HR}And their tongue cleaved to their palate.
 11For the ear heard and praised me,{HR}And an eye saw and testified to me.
 12For I delivered the poor that cried,{HR}And the fatherless that had no helper.
 13The blessing of the perishing came on me,{HR}And the heart of the widow I made sing.
 14Righteousness I put on, and it put me on,{HR}As a robe and a diadem mine equity.
 15I was eyes to the blind,{HR}And feet [was] I to the lame,
 16A father to the needy,{HR}And the cause I knew not I searched.
 17And I broke the jaw of the wicked,{HR}And flung the prey 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.