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 Bible (Challoner, 1752)
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 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 →