1 Peter 2:13 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For the Lord’s sake be subject to every human authority, whether to the emperor as supreme

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Be submissive to every human institution and authority for the sake of the Lord, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

For the sake of the Lord submit to every human institution. Do this whether it means submitting to the emperor as supreme ruler,

Catholic Public Domain Version

Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent,

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;

1 Peter 2:13 Cross References

Proverbs 17:11

Evil people seek only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

Proverbs 24:21

My child, fear the Lord and the king, and do not disobey either of them,

Jeremiah 29:7

But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.

Matthew 22:21

They answered, “Caesar’s.” Then he said to them, “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.”

Mark 12:17

Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were utterly amazed at him.

Luke 20:25

He said to them, “Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.”

Ephesians 5:21

being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Titus 3:1

Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

1 Peter 2:17

Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

2 Peter 2:10

—especially those who indulge their flesh in depraved lust and who despise authority. Bold and willful, they are not afraid to slander the glorious ones,