1 Peter 2:13

Therefore, be subject to every human institution for the sake of the Lord, whether to the king as supreme

Text-Critical English 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

12keeping your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good works and glorify God on the day of his visitation.

14or to governors as those who are sent by him to punish evildoers and to praise those who do good.

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Cross References

Mark 12:17In response Jesus said to them, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” And they were amazed at him.

Romans 13:1Every person must be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist have been appointed by God.

1 Timothy 2:1I urge then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people,

2 Peter 2:10especially those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and who despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they do not tremble when they blaspheme glorious 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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