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Gann, Windell. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/gbc/2-chronicles-7.html. 2021.
Gann, Windell. "Commentary on 2 Chronicles 7". Gann's Commentary on the Bible. https://www.studylight.org/
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Verse 14
2 Chronicles 7:14
The Christian’s Duty to His Nation
1 Timothy 2:1-2 Pray for the king, and all in authority.
Romans 13:1 ff. vs. 1-7 Be in subjection to government.
Acts 4:19 More important to listen to God
Acts 5:29 We ought to obey God rather than men.
Mark 12:17 To render to Caesar (pay our taxes)
Matthew 22:21 -- Render to Caesar His Due
Luke 20:25
Romans 13:1 Remember that governments are appointed by God
John 19:11 God grants governments their power
Romans 13:2 Not to be a rebel to overthrow
Romans 13:3 Governments must support good
Romans 13:4 Governments are God’s servants
They are God’s ministers of vengance
Romans 14:5 We are to be in subjection for two reasons.
Romans 13:6 We are to pay our taxes
Romans 13:7 Render them their due, respect and honor
The Nation’s Responsibility
Romans 13:3 Support good, punish the evil
Romans 13:4 Execute justice upon the evil
What God Says About Nations
Proverbs 14:34 Nations obliged to do right.
2 Chronicles 7:14 Nations to turn from wicked ways