[1] Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For no power God: the powers ordained of God. [2] Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. [3] For rulers not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: [4] For the minister of God for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. [5] Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. [6] For cause pay ye tribute also: for God's ministers, attending continually upon very thing.