Read Romans 13.1-14. In verses 1-7: Duties to governing authorities. Paul's positive view of civil authorities is paralleled in 1 pet 2.13-17. In verses 1-4: In Jewish teaching, rulers ultimately derive their authority from God (Wisdom 6.1-3). In verse 6-7: Taxes: Mt 22.15-22. In verses 8-10: Love's obligation. In verse 8: Following the Decalogue's commands expresses love (Gal 5.14). In verse 9: Deut 5.17-21; Ex 20.13-17. In 9b: Lev19.18; Mt 22.34-40. In verse 11-14: being alert. Such advice is usually given when the Lord's coming is expected soon. In verse 11: Time: 1 Cor 7.29; 1 Thess 5.6. In verse 12: In apocalyptic thought, darkness and light define types of behavior (1 Thess 5.1-5; Eph 5.8-11. In verse 13-14: Preparations for the end requires moral living. Comments or Questions..
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