1 Peter 2:13 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹³ 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

¹³ Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹³ 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)

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

Common English Bible

¹³ 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

¹³ Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent,

1 Peter 2:13 Cross References

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

1 Peter 2:17

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