1 Peter 2:13

Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

12Live honourable lives among the Gentiles, in order that, although they now speak against you as evil-doers, they may yet witness your good conduct, and may glorify God on the day of reward and retribution.

14or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.

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Cross References

Mark 12:17"What is Caesar's," replied Jesus, "pay to Caesar--and what is God's, pay to God." And they wondered exceedingly at Him.

Romans 13:1Let every individual be obedient to those who rule over him; for no one is a ruler except by God's permission, and our present rulers have had their rank and power assigned to them by Him.

1 Timothy 2:1I exhort then, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all men;

2 Peter 2:10and especially those who are abandoned to sensuality--craving, as they do, for polluted things, and scorning control. Fool-hardy and self-willed, they do not tremble when speaking evil of 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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