1 Peter 2:13

Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the LORD, whether to a king, as the highest,

Literal Standard Version

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 behavior right among the nations, so that whenever they speak against you as evildoers, seeing [your] good works, they may glorify God in [the] day of inspection.

14whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evildoers, and a praise of those doing good;

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Cross References

Proverbs 17:11An evil man seeks only rebellion, || And a fierce messenger is sent against him.

Jeremiah 29:7and seek the peace of the city to where I have removed you, and pray to YHWH for it, for in its peace you have peace.

Mark 12:17and Jesus answering said to them, “Give back the things of Caesar to Caesar, and the things of God to God”; and they wondered at Him.

Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,

1 Timothy 2:1I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men—

2 Peter 2:10and chiefly those following after the flesh in lust [and] defilement, and despising lordship. Bold, self-pleased, they are not afraid to speak evil of glorious ones,

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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