March 2, 2025

Romans 13:7 (NKJV)

Render therefore to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs, fear to whom fear, honor to whom honor.

Due (opheile) – a service which one owes someone.

The Context

Romans 13:1 (NKJV)

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

        • Taxes (phoros) – an annual payment imposed on persons and their property.

        •  Customs (telos) – a toll levied on merchandise or travelers.

        •  Fear (phobos) – reverence or respect.

        •  Honor (time) – to hold in high esteem.

Mark 12:17 (NKJV)

And Jesus answered and said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

And they marveled at Him.

Psalms 24:1 (NKJV)

The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,

The world and those who dwell therein.

Acts 5:29 (NKJV)

But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.