OET interlinear ROM 13:6

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-words-phrases

γὰρ

for

For indicates that what follows this word explains what came before it. For here indicates that what follows in this verse explains what Paul said in the previous verse. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use a different expression. Alternate translation: [In fact,]

Note 2 topic: writing-pronouns

διὰ τοῦτο

because_of this

Here, this could refer to: (1) “the wrath” and “the conscience” mentioned in the previous verse. Alternate translation: [because of the wrath and your conscience] (2) “the wrath” and “the conscience” mentioned in the previous verse, and the fact that rulers are servants of God. Alternate translation: [because of the wrath and your conscience, and because rulers are servants of God]

Note 3 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

(Occurrence 2) γὰρ

for

For indicates that what follows this word explains what came before it. Here, for indicates that what follows is another reason why Christians should pay taxes. Use a natural way in your language for indicating a reason. Alternate translation: [since]

Note 4 topic: writing-pronouns

εἰσιν

˱they˲_are

Here, they refers to the rulers described in 13:1–4. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state this explicitly. Alternate translation: [the rulers are]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

λειτουργοὶ & Θεοῦ

ministers & ˱of˲_God

See how you translated the similar phrase in 13:4.

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / distinguish

εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο προσκαρτεροῦντες

for same_‹thing› this persevering

This clause gives additional information about the rulers, who are called servants of God in the previous clause. If it would be helpful to your readers, you could make the connection between these clauses more explicit. Alternate translation: [and these rulers are the ones persisting in this very thing]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

αὐτὸ τοῦτο

same_‹thing› this

Here, this very thing refers to serving God by ruling over people, as is indicated by Paul calling them servants of God in the previous clause. If it would be helpful in your language, you could state this explicitly. Alternate translation: [this service]