Chapter 13: Being Subject to Authorities

v.1 Sometimes God ordains an evil ruler, because He plans to bring judgment on a country.

v.3–4 People who obey the law need not fear the police. They are here to protect us, and we should have an appreciative attitude toward them.

v.6–7 Tribute means “taxes.”

v.8–10 Love for one another sums up the law and makes it a positive command, rather than a list of negatives.

v.13 This verse names the works of darkness we are to cast off.

v.14 This verse tells us that the armor of light is Jesus Christ.