Martyrdom of Polycarp " But Polycarp said, "To thee I have thought it right to offer an account [of my faith]; for we are taught to give all due honour (which entails no injury upon ourselves) to the powers and authorities which are ordained of God.[28] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV For this cause pay ye tribute also; for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing."[587] Irenaeus Against Heresies Book V Paul the apostle also says upon this same subject: "Be ye subject to all the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: now those which are have been ordained of God."[209] Tertullian On Idolatry Therefore, as to what relates to the honours due to kings or emperors, we have a prescript sufficient, that it behoves us to be in all obedience, according to the apostle's precept,[120] Tertullian Scorpiace No doubt the apostle admonishes the Romans[106] Origen Against Celsus Book VIII For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God."[119] Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book IV Render all the fear that is due to them, all offerings, all customs, all honour, gifts, and taxes.[34]