Greek Interlinear
Romans 13:6 Interlinear
Word-by-word Greek interlinear analysis of Romans 13:6, showing the original Greek text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.
“cause this For also tribute pay ye ministers For God's they are upon very thing this attending continually”
Word-by-Word Analysis
| # | Original | Strong's | English | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | διὰ | G1223 | cause | through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) |
| 2 | τοῦτο | G5124 | this | that thing |
| 3 | γὰρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 4 | καὶ | G2532 | also | and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words |
| 5 | φόρους | G5411 | tribute | a load (as borne), i.e., (figuratively) a tax (properly, an individual assessment on persons or property; whereas g5056 is usually a general toll on g |
| 6 | τελεῖτε· | G5055 | pay ye | to end, i.e., complete, execute, conclude, discharge (a debt) |
| 7 | λειτουργοὶ | G3011 | ministers | a public servant, i.e., a functionary in the temple or gospel, or (genitive case) a worshipper (of god) or benefactor (of man) |
| 8 | γὰρ | G1063 | For | properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) |
| 9 | θεοῦ | G2316 | God's | a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism) |
| 10 | εἰσιν | G1526 | they are | they are |
| 11 | εἰς | G1519 | upon | to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases |
| 12 | αὐτὸ | G846 | very thing | the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons |
| 13 | τοῦτο | G5124 | this | that thing |
| 14 | προσκαρτεροῦντες | G4342 | attending continually | to be earnest towards, i.e., (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a pers |
Verse Context
Romans 13:5Wherefore ye must needs be subject not only for...
Romans 13:6 (current)cause this For also tribute pay ye ministers For God's they are upon very thing this attending continually
Romans 13:7Render therefore to all to whom their dues to whom...