1 Peter 2:13
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
14or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
Cross References
Proverbs 17:11An evil man seeketh only rebellion; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Jeremiah 29:7And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Mark 12:17And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marveled greatly at him.
Romans 13:1Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
1 Timothy 2:1I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;
2 Peter 2:10but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, selfwilled, they tremble not to rail at 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 →