Romans 13:4-8

for it is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a servant of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil.

Therefore it is necessary to be in subjection, not only because of wrath, but also for the sake of conscience.

For because of this you also pay taxes, for rulers are servants of God, devoting themselves to this very thing.

Pay to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for the one who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the Law.