NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon δια prepositiondia dee-ah': through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) τουτο demonstrative pronoun - accusative singular neuter touto too'-to: that thing -- here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore). γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) και conjunction kai kahee: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words φορους noun - accusative plural masculine phoros for'-os: a load (as borne), i.e. (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property) -- tribute. τελειτε verb - present active indicative - second person teleo tel-eh'-o: to end, i.e. complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt) -- accomplish, make an end, expire, fill up, finish, go over, pay, perform. λειτουργοι noun - nominative plural masculine leitourgos li-toorg-os': a public servant, i.e. a functionary in the Temple or Gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of God) or benefactor (of man) -- minister(-ed). γαρ conjunction gar gar: assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) θεου noun - genitive singular masculine theos theh'-os: a deity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very -- exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward). εισιν verb - present indicative - third person eisi i-see': they are -- agree, are, be, dure, is, were. εις preposition eis ice: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases αυτο personal pronoun - accusative singular neuter autos ow-tos': the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons τουτο demonstrative pronoun - accusative singular neuter touto too'-to: that thing -- here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore). προσκαρτερουντες verb - present active participle - nominative plural masculine proskartereo pros-kar-ter-eh'-o: 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) Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing. King James Bible For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Holman Christian Standard Bible And for this reason you pay taxes, since the authorities are God's public servants, continually attending to these tasks. International Standard Version This is also why you pay taxes. For rulers are God's servants faithfully devoting themselves to their work. NET Bible For this reason you also pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants devoted to governing. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For this cause, also, you pay the head tax, for they are the Ministers of God who are appointed for these things. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is also why you pay your taxes. People in the government are God's servants while they do the work he has given them. King James 2000 Bible For, for this cause pay you tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Links Romans 13:6Romans 13:6 NIV Romans 13:6 NLT Romans 13:6 ESV Romans 13:6 NASB Romans 13:6 KJV |
    |