Romans 13: Synagogue or Government?

We all know this section of Scripture, especially after the last year.  It has long been used and abused in more ways than one.  Now, while obeying government is being obedient to God there are obviously some things we ought not to obey.  Unlawful laws and the conscience can butt heads.  There is applicability to be had when going through these verses but does it make sense with the overall context of the letter?  To whom was Paul writing and instructing?  Why are these Roman authorities referred to as servants and ministers of God?  Why did Paul use Greek words that refer to deacons in English?  Have we possibly ripped these 7 verses out of context because, after all, it seems to be such an abrupt change for Paul from the rest of the letter? Or maybe it is not such an odd and abrupt change at all and we have missed the overall context. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs6iFjfgzzajleMLL2F99Rg/playlists Help Support: https://paypal.me/thekingdomproject Join the group: https://www.facebook.com/thekingdomprojectpodcast Email: [email protected]