1 Peter 2:13
Obey human authority for the Lord's sake, whether it is the king as the highest authority,
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14or governors that God appoints to punish those who do evil and to commend those who do good.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:11Evil people are only looking to rebel, so a cruel messenger will be sent to attack them.
Jeremiah 29:7Help make the city where I've exiled you more prosperous. Pray to the Lord for it, since as it prospers, so will you.
Mark 12:17“Then give back to Caesar what belongs to him, and give back to God what belongs to him,” Jesus told them. They were amazed at his reply.
Romans 13:1Everyone should obey government authorities, because no one has the power to rule unless God gives permission. These authorities have been put there by God.
1 Timothy 2:1First of all, I want to encourage you to pray for everybody: make requests of God, ask on their behalf, and give thanks.
2 Peter 2:10This is especially so for those who follow their corrupt human desires, and contemptuously disregard authority. Arrogant and proud, they're not even afraid to defame heavenly 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 →