1 LET every soul to the powers of dominion be subject. For there is no power that is not from Aloha, and the powers that be, of Aloha are they instituted.2 Whoever then riseth up against the power, against the institution of Aloha he riseth; and they who arise against them will receive judgment.3 For judges are not a terror to the workers of good, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do good, and thou shalt have praise from him.4 For he is the servant of Aloha, but to thee for good: and if thou do evil, fear; for not in vain is he girded with the sword; for he is the servant of Aloha, and the dispenser of wrath to them who do evil.5 And because of this are we bound to be subject, not for the wrath only, but also because of conscience.6 On this account also give we tribute to them; for they are the servants of Aloha over these things constituted.7 Render therefore to every man as is due to him: to whom tribute (is due,) tribute; and to whom custom, custom; and to whom reverence, reverence; and to whom honour, honour.