Romans 13:7

Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

'Render' -591. apodidomi ap-od-eed'-o-mee; from 575 and 1325; to give away, i.e. up, over, back, etc. (in various applications): -deliver (again), give (again), (re-)pay(-ment be made), perform, recompense, render, requite, restore, reward, sell, yield.

The idea of 'repay' fits well here. Since Government provides. valuable service to Christians (comfort, safety, freedom, convenience, protection, incentive to do right, etc..), it is reasonable and fair that people financially support it and pay their share. Those who rebel at paying taxes are very naive. Without taxes roads can't be built, policemen and firemen can't be hired, prisons can't be built, is that the type of society that you want to live in?

'The man or woman who undermines lawful government is weakening the whole fabric of society and plunging everyone into danger. God will not hold such people guiltless.' (McGuiggan p. 382)

'all their dues..tribute..custom' -tolls, tariffs, personal taxes, property taxes, etc..

'fear to whom fear' -'respect'. 'Respect where respect is due' (TCNT). Since those in governmental positions are part of 'a minister of God', we need to demonstrate towards them the proper respect.

'But. don't believe that "honor to honor" means giving. fifteen minute eulogy on. man every time he gets up to speak....The preacher got down out of the pulpit one morning. One listener (with. little too much "syrup") said, "You were just magnificent!" "I know", said the preacher grimly, "the Devil told me that already!" (McGuiggan p. 385)