1 Peter 2:17

New Living Translation

Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham replied, “I thought, ‘This is a godless place. They will want my wife and will kill me to get her.’

Genesis 22:12

“Don’t lay a hand on the boy!” the angel said. “Do not hurt him in any way, for now I know that you truly fear God. You have not withheld from me even your son, your only son.”

Genesis 42:18

On the third day Joseph said to them, “I am a God-fearing man. If you do as I say, you will live.

1 Chronicles 29:20

Then David said to the whole assembly, “Give praise to the Lord your God!” And the entire assembly praised the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and they bowed low and knelt before the Lord and the king.

Psalm 111:10

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 1:7

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 23:17

Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord.

Proverbs 24:21

My child, fear the Lord and the king. Don’t associate with rebels,

Ecclesiastes 8:2

Obey the king since you vowed to God that you would.

Leviticus 19:32

“Stand up in the presence of the elderly, and show respect for the aged. Fear your God. I am the Lord.

Zechariah 11:14

Then I took my other staff, Union, and cut it in two, showing that the bond of unity between Judah and Israel was broken.

Matthew 22:21

“Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”

John 13:35

Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”

Romans 12:10

Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

Romans 13:7

Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

2 Corinthians 7:1

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.

Ephesians 5:21

And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.

Philippians 2:3

Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves.

1 Timothy 6:1

All slaves should show full respect for their masters so they will not bring shame on the name of God and his teaching.

Hebrews 13:1

Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters.

1 Peter 1:22

You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.

1 Peter 2:13

For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,

1 Peter 5:5

In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you, dress yourselves in humility as you relate to one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”

1 Samuel 15:30

Then Saul pleaded again, “I know I have sinned. But please, at least honor me before the elders of my people and before Israel by coming back with me so that I may worship the Lord your God.”