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ROMANS 13

DUTIES TOWARD THE RULERS OF THE STATE (13:1-7)

What we are to do (13:1, 6-7)

We are to submit ourselves to governing authorities (13:1).

We are to pay our taxes (13:6).

We are to give honour and respect to all those to whom it is due (13:7).

Why we are to do it (13:2-5)

Because of the power behind the throne (13:2):

Because of the punishment from the throne (13:3-5):

DUTIES TOWARD THE REST OF THE STATE (13:8-14)

Continue to love (13:8-10): God's love seeks and satisfies.

Love seeks the best for one's neighbour (13:9-10).

Love satisfies the law of God (13:8).

Continue to look (13:11-14).

The realization (13:11-12a):

Time is running out (13:11a, 12a).

The time of salvation is near (13:11b).

The response (13:12b-14)

What we are to put off (13:12b, 13b):

What we are to put on (13:13a, 14):