1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves, for the Lord’s sake, to every human authority; whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

Montgomery New Testament

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

12Let your manner of life before the Gentiles be honest; so that, although they are now slandering you as evil-doers, they may, by beholding your noble conduct, come to glorify God, in the day of visitation.

14or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the encouragement of well-doers.

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Cross References

Mark 12:17And Jesus said, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God, the things that are God’s." They were amazed at him.

Romans 13:1Every one should be in the higher authorities; for there is no authority apart from God. The authorities that now exist have been appointed by God.

1 Timothy 2:1First of all then, I am urging that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be offered regularly for all men;

2 Peter 2:10especially those who spend their lives following the flesh in the lust of defilement, and in despising all authority. Audacious and wilful, they feel no awe in railing against dignities;

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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