Romans 13:6

Pay ye tribute [φ ο ρ ο υ ς τ ε λ ε ι τ ε]. Teleite ye pay is, literally, ye accomplish or fulfill carrying the sense of the fulfillment of an obligation. Forouv tribute is from ferw to bring something brought. Rev. makes the verb indicative, ye pay.

God's ministers [λ ε ι τ ο υ ρ γ ο ι θ ε ο υ]. See on ministration, Luke 1:23, and ministered, Acts 13:2. In ver. 4, diakonov is used for minister. The word here brings out more fully the fact that the ruler, like the priest, discharges a divinely ordained service. Government is thus elevated into the sphere of religion. Hence Rev., ministers of God's service.

Attending continually. The same word as continuing steadfastly in ch. 12 12.