1 Peter 2:13

1 Peter chapter 2 · verse 13 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

Context

v.12having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

v.13This passage

v.14or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 5:21

    subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

  • Proverbs 17:11

    An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

  • Mark 12:17

    And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled greatly at him.

  • Titus 3:1

    Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

  • Romans 13:1

    Let 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.

  • Jude 1:8

    Yet in like manner these also in their dreamings defile the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities.