1 Peter 2:13 - The Scriptures 2009

¹³ Be subject to every institution of man because of the Master, whether to the sovereign 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

Proverbs 17:11

An evil one seeks only rebellion, So a cruel messenger is sent against him.

Proverbs 24:21

My son, fear יהוה and the sovereign; Do not mingle with those who change;

Jeremiah 29:7

And seek the peace of the city where I have exiled you, and pray to יהוה for it, for in its peace you have peace.’

Matthew 22:21

They said to Him, “Caesar’s.” And He said to them, “Then give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to Elohim what is Elohim’s.”

Mark 12:17

So יהושע said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to Elohim what is Elohim’s.” And they marvelled at Him.

Luke 20:25

And He said to them, “Then give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to Elohim what is Elohim’s.”

Ephesians 5:21

subjecting yourselves to each other in the fear of Elohim.

Titus 3:1

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

1 Peter 2:17

Respect all, love the brotherhood, fear Elohim, respect the sovereign.

2 Peter 2:10

and most of all those walking after the flesh in filthy lust and despising authority – bold, headstrong, speaking evil of esteemed ones,