Romans 13:6

For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

'For this cause' -'This, too is the reason why you pay taxes' (Mon); 'For because of this' (NASV) 'It is because conscience recognizes the moral value of the State as an ordinance of God that we pay taxes.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 697)

'ye pay tribute' -i.e. taxes. 'This cause', seems to refer to the 'cause of conscience' (Romans 13:5). We obey the laws of the land because it is the right thing to do, likewise the same reasoning is behind why we pay taxes, i.e. financially support the government. Since it is God's minister, and one reason it exists is to protect the innocent and punish the guilty, then it certainly deserves our support.

While the government may misuse our funds from time to time, or even use them for immoral purposes, Jesus and Paul still commanded Christians to pay their taxes. 'Paul is stating. general truth. The bulk of the money taken is used to cater to the masses of the governed. Were it not so, the government wouldn't last long. While we all can always find something to gripe about, the masses of societies are being basically cared for even in totalitarian states out of the taxes etc...' (McGuiggan p. 384)

'for they are ministers of God' -'They carry out. service for God.' (McGuiggan p. 384) They keep law and order, reward and punish, and care for the needs of society-and such is the will of God.

'attending continually' -'to persevere' (Robertson p. 408); 'devoting their energies' (Wey). The Government works around the clock to provide for it's citizens. It tries to continually maintain the roads, various utilities (water systems, sewer), police and fire protection, it even sands the roads when it snows.

'upon this very thing' -i.e. this very thing of being. servant of God, and carrying out His will in caring for the masses and punishing the rebellious.