1 Peter 2:13

Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;

1770 John Worsley 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

12having a good conversation among the Gentiles; that whereas they speak against you as evil-doers, they may glorify God in the day of their visitation, on account of the good works which they behold in you.

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

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Cross References

Mark 12:17And Jesus answered and said unto them, Render then unto Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at Him.

Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject to the powers that are over them: for there is no such power but from God: the powers that are over men, are appointed by God.

1 Timothy 2:1This then I exhort thee first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings he made for all men;

2 Peter 2:10especially those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise authority; who, being audacious and self-willed, 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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