Read Romans 13.1-14
in verses 1-7: Duties to governing authorities.
Paul's positive view of civil authority is paralleled in 1 Pet 2.13-17.
In verses 1-4: In Jewish teaching, rulers ultimately derive their authority from God (Wis 6.1-3).
In verses 6-7: Taxes: Mt 22.15-22.
In verses 8-10: Love's obligation.
In verse 8: Following the Decalogue's commands express love (Gal 5.14).
In verse 9: Deut 5.17-21; Ex 20.13-17.
In verse 9b: Lev 19.18; Mt 22.34-40.
In verses 1-14: 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 verses 13-14: Preparation for the end requires moral living.
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