Gary Good

Romans 13:7

Romans 13:7 (NLT)
Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

Romans 13:6

Romans 13:6 (NLT)
Pay your taxes, too, for these same reasons. For government workers need to be paid. They are serving God in what they do.

Romans 13:5

Romans 13:5 (NLT)
So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

Romans 13:4

Romans 13:4 (NLT)
The authorities are God’s servants, sent for your good. But if you are doing wrong, of course you should be afraid, for they have the power to punish you. They are God’s servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong.

Romans 13:3

Romans 13:3 (NLT)
For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Do what is right, and they will honor you.

Romans 13:2

Romans 13:2 (NLT)
So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and they will be punished.

Romans 13:1

Romans 13:1 (NLT)
Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God.

1 Peter 2:14

1 Peter 2:14 (NLT)
or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.

1 Peter 2:13

1 Peter 2:13 (NLT)
For the Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state,

Ephesians 6:7

Ephesians 6:7 (NLT)
Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

Ephesians 6:6

Ephesians 6:6 (NLT)
Try to please them all the time, not just when they are watching you. As slaves of Christ, do the will of God with all your heart.

Ephesians 6:8

Ephesians 6:8 (NLT)
Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.

Ephesians 6:5

Ephesians 6:5 (NLT)
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with deep respect and fear. Serve them sincerely as you would serve Christ.

Titus 2:10

Titus 2:10 (NLT)
or steal, but must show themselves to be entirely trustworthy and good. Then they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive in every way.

Titus 2:9

Titus 2:9 (NLT)
Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back

1 Timothy 6:1

1 Timothy 6:1 (NLT)
All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2

1 Timothy 6:2 (NLT)
If the masters are believers, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. Those slaves should work all the harder because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.

1 Timothy 6:2

1 Timothy 6:2 (NLT)
If the masters are believers, that is no excuse for being disrespectful. Those slaves should work all the harder because their efforts are helping other believers who are well loved. Teach these things, Timothy, and encourage everyone to obey them.

1 Timothy 6:1

1 Timothy 6:1 (NLT)
All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching.