1 Peter 2:13
Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
14Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of the good:
Cross References
Proverbs 17:11An evil man always seeketh quarrels: but a cruel angel shall be sent against him.
Jeremiah 29:7And seek the peace of the city, to which I have caused you to be carried away captives; and pray to the Lord for it: for in the peace thereof shall be your peace.
Mark 12:17And Jesus answering, said to them: Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.
1 Timothy 2:1I desire therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men:
2 Peter 2:10And especially them who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government, audacious, self willed, they fear not to bring in sects, blaspheming.
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 →