1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord’s sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler,

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

In Context

12maintaining an honorable mode of life am one the Gentiles, that, inasmuch as they speak against you as evil-doers, they may, on account of your good works which they witness, glorify God in the day of visitation.

14or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.

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Cross References

Mark 12:17And Jesus answered and said to them: Give to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they were astonished at him.

Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities. For there is no authority but from God: the authorities that are, have been appointed by God.

1 Timothy 2:1I exhort, therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men,

2 Peter 2:10but especially those who walk after the flesh in unclean lust, and who despise government. Presumptuous, willful men! they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries:

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 →

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