1 Peter 2:13

Therefore subordinate yourselves to every human institution because of the Lord, whether to a king, as being in authority,

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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

12keeping your way of life among the nations praiseworthy (you being foreigners and sojourners), so that wherein they speak against you as evildoers, in spite of the praiseworthy deeds they have observed, they may glorify God in the day of visitation.

14or to governors, as being sent by him, both for punishment of evildoers and for praise of good-doers.

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Cross References

Mark 12:17Then Jesus answered them by saying, “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 to the governing authorities, because there is no authority except under God, and the existing authorities have been placed by God.

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

2 Peter 2:10and especially those who go after the flesh in the lust for defilement, and despise authority. They are audacious, self-willed; they are not afraid to revile majestic beings,

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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