1 Peter 2:13

Easy To Read Version

Obey the people who have authority {\cf2\super [21]} in this world. Do this for the Lord. Obey the king who is the highest authority.

Cross References

Proverbs 17:11

An evil person only wants to do wrong. In the end, God will send a messenger to punish him.

Proverbs 24:21

Son, respect the Lord and the king. And don’t join with the people that are against them.

Jeremiah 29:7

Also, do good things for the city I sent you to. Pray to the Lord for the city you are living in. Why? Because if there is peace in that city, then you will have peace also.”

Matthew 22:21

The men answered, “It is Caesar’s picture and Caesar’s name.”

Mark 12:17

Then Jesus said to them, “Give to Caesar {\cf2\super [159]} the things that are Caesar’s. And give to God the things that are God’s.” The men were amazed at what Jesus said.

Luke 20:25

Jesus said to them, “Then give to Caesar {\cf2\super [316]} the things that are Caesar’s. And give to God the things that are God’s.”

Ephesians 5:21

Be willing to serve each other. Do this because you respect Christ.

Titus 3:1

Greetings from Paul, a prisoner for Jesus Christ, and from Timothy, our brother.

1 Peter 2:17

Show respect for all people. Love all the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Fear (respect) God, and honor the king.

2 Peter 2:10

That punishment is for those people who live by doing the bad things their sinful selves want, and it is for people who hate the Lord’s authority (power).