Devine Scripture

1 Peter 2:14

1 Peter chapter 2 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.13Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

v.14This passage

v.15For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

Cross references

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

  • Romans 13:3

    For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: