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 · 2000Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
KJV
King James Version · 1611Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Be 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.