1 Peter 2:13

Therefore subject yourselves to every human institution on account of the Lord: whether to the king as to one having authority,

English Majority Text (NT)

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 manner of life noble among the Gentiles, so that, whenever they speak against you as evildoers, when they observe the good works, they may glorify God in the day of visitation. 1 Submission to Government

14or to governors, as to those being sent for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those doing good.

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Cross References

Mark 12:17And Jesus answered and 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. 1 The Question about the Resurrection

Romans 13:1Let every person submit to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except by God, and the authorities that exist are established by God.

1 Timothy 2:1Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made on behalf of all people,

2 Peter 2:10and especially those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are bold, self-willed, illustrious persons, they do not tremble at 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 →

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