1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

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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 manner of life honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

14Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.

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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 captives, and pray to the LORD for it: for in the peace of it ye shall have peace.

Mark 12:17And Jesus answering, said to them, Render to Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they wondered at him.

Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but from God: the powers that are, are ordained by God.

1 Timothy 2:1I exhort therefore, that first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men;

2 Peter 2:10But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they , self-willed; they are not afraid to speak evil of 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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