1 Peter 2:13
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,”
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“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”
King James Version · Public Domain“Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Peter 2:13 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 17:11An evil man seeks only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against him.
- Proverbs 24:21My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious.
- Jeremiah 29:7Seek the prosperity of the city to which I have sent you as exiles. Pray to the LORD on its behalf, for if it prospers, you too will prosper.”
- Matthew 22:21“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
- Mark 12:17Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.
- Luke 20:25So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
- Romans 13:1Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
- Ephesians 5:21Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
- 1 Timothy 2:1First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
- Titus 3:1Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,
- 2 Peter 2:10Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
- Jude 1:8Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
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