1 Peter 2:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, 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

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

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: And meddle not with them that are given to change:

Jeremiah 29:7

And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.

Matthew 22:21

They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

Mark 12:17

And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's. And they marveled greatly at him.

Luke 20:25

And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.

Ephesians 5:21

subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

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,

1 Peter 2:17

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

2 Peter 2:10

but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, selfwilled, they tremble not to rail at dignities: