Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should
live of the Gospel.--[I Cor. 9:14.] Let him that is taught in the Word
communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things,--Gal. 6:6. Let
the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially
they who labor in word and doctrine. For the Scripture saith, Thou shalt
not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The laborer is worthy
of his reward.--I Tim. 5:17, 18. Obey them that have the rule over you,
and submit yourselves; for they watch for your souls, as they that must
give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief; for that
is unprofitable for you.--Heb. 13:17.

MAGISTRATES.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power
but of God; the powers that be are ordained of God; for rulers are not a
terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of
the power? do that which is good, and thou shall have praise of the
same; for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do
that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for
he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that
doeth evil.--Rom. 13:1-4.

WHAT DUTIES SUBJECTS OWE MAGISTRATES.

Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's.--Matt. 22:21.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers, etc. Wherefore we must
needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For
this cause pay ye tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending
continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues;
tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom