Romans 13:2-8

²So that he that sets himself in opposition to the authority resists the ordinance of God; and they who thus resist shall bring sentence of guilt on themselves.

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 God's minister to thee for good. But if thou practisest evil, fear; for it bears not the sword in vain; for it is God'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 God'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.

⁸Owe no one anything, unless to love one another: for he that loves another has fulfilled the law.