1. Let every being be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from Elohim, and the authorities that exist are appointed by Elohim.
2. So he who opposes the authority withstands the institution of Elohim, and those who withstand shall bring judgment on themselves.
3. For those ruling are an object of fear, not to good works, but to evil. Do you wish to be not afraid of the authority? Do the good, and you shall have praise from it,
4. for it is a servant of Elohim to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid, for it does not bear the sword in vain. For it is a servant of Elohim, a revenger to execute wrath on him who practises evil.
5. Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of the conscience.
6. For because of this you also pay taxes, for they are servants of Elohim attending continually to these duties.
7. Render therefore to all what is due to them: tax to whom tax is due, toll to whom toll, fear to whom fear, respect to whom respect.