² For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

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

¹⁴ Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

¹⁵ For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

¹⁷ Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.