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Romans 13:1-7
Paul insists that governing authorities are ordained by God and that Christians owe them submission, taxes, respect, and honor because rulers serve to punish wrongdoing and promote order (Rom 13:1–7), a passage read variously as a broad mandate for civic obedience or as a qualified duty that can be limited when governments demand ungodly acts.
Meaning in context
Paul insists that governing authorities are ordained by God and that Christians owe them submission, taxes, respect, and honor because rulers serve to punish wrongdoing and promote order (Rom 13:1–7), a passage read variously as a broad mandate for civic obedience or as a qualified duty that can be limited when governments demand ungodly acts.
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Authority, Taxes, and Civic Duty
Paul insists that governing authorities are ordained by God and that Christians owe them submission, taxes, respect, and honor because rulers serve to punish wrongdoing and promote order (Rom 13:1–7), a passage read variously as a broad mandate for civic obedience or as a qualified duty that can be limited when governments demand ungodly acts.
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The gospel announced to Rome
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Imperial capital and gospel letter
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Apostolic Age
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
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Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
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Paul insists that governing authorities are ordained by God and that Christians owe them submission, taxes, respect, and honor because rulers serve to punish wrongdoing and promote order (Rom 13:1–7), a passage read variously as a broad mandate for civic obedience or as a qualified duty that can be limited when governments demand ungodly acts.