1 Peter 2:13
Therefore because of the Lord, ye should submit to every human establishment, whether to a king as being supreme,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
14or to governors as being sent by him for vengeance of evil-doers and praise of well-doers.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:11An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Jeremiah 29:7And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to LORD for it, for in the peace of it ye shall have peace.
Mark 12:17And having answered, Jesus said to them, Render the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God. And they marveled at him.
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to offices of authority that rank higher, for there is no office of authority if not by God, and the offices of authority that are by God, are those that have been instituted.
1 Timothy 2:1I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men,
2 Peter 2:10And especially those going rear of flesh in a degenerate lust, and who despise lordship. Reckless, self-willed men, they do not tremble when speaking evil of dignities.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 2:5-13
The Living Stone; Cautions against Sensuality. ( a. d. 66.) 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is… Read the whole commentary →