1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves to every human institution, for the Lord's sake; whether to the king, as pre-eminent,

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

12having your deportment honorable among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may from your good works, beholding them, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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

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Cross References

Mark 12:17And Jesus answering said to them: Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marveled at him.

Romans 13:1LET every soul submit himself to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God; the powers that be have been ordained by God.

1 Timothy 2:1I EXHORT then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

2 Peter 2:10but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise dominion. Presumptuous, self-willed, they are not afraid to rail at 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 →

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