Mat 22:21, Rom 13:1, Tit 3:1 | ISV | STEP | They said to him, “Caesar's.” So he said to them, “Then give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”

‏ Matthew 22:21

21 They said to him, “Caesar's.”

So he said to them, “Then give back to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”Matt 17:25; Rom 13:7

‏ Romans 13:1

1 Obey Your Government

Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. ^{▼▼Lit. except by God} The existing authorities have been established by God,Prov 8:15-16; Dan 2:21; 4:32; John 19:11; Titus 3:1; 1Pet 2:13

‏ Titus 3:1

1 Concentrate on Doing What Is Good

Remind believers ^{▼▼Lit. them} to submit themselves to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, and to be ready to do any honorable kind of work.Rom 13:1; Col 1:10; 2Tim 2:21; Heb 13:21; 1Pet 2:13