1 Peter 2:17

God's Word

Honor everyone. Love your brothers and sisters in the faith. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “I thought that because there are no God-fearing people in this place, I’d be killed because of my wife.

Genesis 22:12

“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” he said. “Do not do anything to him. Now I know that you fear God, because you did not refuse to give me your son, your only son.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, “Do this, and you will live. I, too, fear God.

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David said to the whole assembly, “Praise the Lord your God!” So the whole assembly praised the Lord God of their ancestors and knelt in front of the Lord and the king.

Psalm 111:10

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Good sense is shown by everyone who follows ⌞God’s guiding principles⌟. His praise continues forever.

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live for a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Stubborn fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 23:17

Do not envy sinners in your heart. Instead, continue to fear the Lord.

Proverbs 24:21

Fear the Lord, my son. Fear the king as well. Do not associate with those who always insist upon change,

Ecclesiastes 8:2

I ⌞advise⌟ you to obey the king’s commands because of the oath you took in God’s presence.

Leviticus 19:32

“Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am the Lord.

Zechariah 11:14

Then I broke my second staff, called Unity, in pieces, to break off the brotherhood between Judah and Israel.

Matthew 22:21

They replied, “The emperor’s.” Then he said to them, “Very well, give the emperor what belongs to the emperor, and give God what belongs to God.”

John 13:35

Everyone will know that you are my disciples because of your love for each other.”

Romans 12:10

Be devoted to each other like a loving family. Excel in showing respect for each other.

Romans 13:7

Pay everyone whatever you owe them. If you owe taxes, pay them. If you owe tolls, pay them. If you owe someone respect, respect that person. If you owe someone honor, honor that person.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Since we have these promises, dear friends, we need to cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit and live a holy life in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:21

Place yourselves under each other’s authority out of respect for Christ.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 6:1

All slaves who believe must give complete respect to their own masters. In this way no one will speak evil of God’s name and what we teach.

Hebrews 13:1

Continue to love each other.

1 Peter 1:22

Love each other with a warm love that comes from the heart. After all, you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth. As a result you have a sincere love for each other.

1 Peter 2:13

Place yourselves under the authority of human governments to please the Lord. Obey the emperor. He holds the highest position of authority.

1 Peter 5:5

Young people, in a similar way, place yourselves under the authority of spiritual leaders. Furthermore, all of you must serve each other with humility, because God opposes the arrogant but favors the humble.

1 Samuel 15:30

Saul replied, “I have sinned! Now please honor me in front of the leaders of my people and in front of Israel. Come back with me, and let me worship the Lord your God.”