Romans 13:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 13:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 13:7 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 13:7 — KJV
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”
— Romans 13:7 (KJV)
Romans 13:7 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 13:7
“God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. Because...: or, With whom also there be no changes, yet they”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:7: therefore, whom, fear
“He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:7: tribute, whom, custom
“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly...: Heb. to their hearts”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:7: therefore, fear
“And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:7: whom, fear
“I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee. backs: Heb. neck”
Shares key themes with Romans 13:7: whom, fear
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