Romans 13:6
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.”
προσκαρτερέω
to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to adhere closely to (as a servitor)
φόρος
taxes
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φόρος
a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property; whereas G5056 (τέλος) is usually a general toll on goods or travel)
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θεός
of God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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οὗτος
thing
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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λειτουργός
servants
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λειτουργός
a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man)
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διά
Because of
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διά
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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τελέω
pay you;
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τελέω
to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt)
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εἰμί
they are
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εἰμί
I exist (used only when emphatic)
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