CHAP. 13: 1—14.

*Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God : the powers that be are ordained of God. ^Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God : and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation, ^por rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of th power? do that w^hich is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. *for he is the minister of God to thee for good . But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. ^Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for con- science' sake. ^For for this cause pay yc tribute also : for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. ^Render therefore *o all their dues : tribute to whom tribute is due ; custom to whom cus-