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1 Peter 2:13-17
Legacy Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:13-17
Legacy Standard Bible
Be Subject to Authority
13 (A)Be subject for the sake of the Lord to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority, 14 or to governors as sent [a]by him (B)for the punishment of evildoers and the (C)praise of those who do good. 15 For [b](D)such is the will of God that by doing good you may (E)silence the ignorance of foolish men. 16 Act as (F)free people, and [c]do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as (G)slaves of God. 17 (H)Honor all people, (I)love the [d]brethren, (J)fear God, (K)honor the [e]king.
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- 1 Peter 2:14 Lit through
- 1 Peter 2:15 Lit so
- 1 Peter 2:16 Lit not having
- 1 Peter 2:17 Or brotherhood
- 1 Peter 2:17 Or emperor
1 Peter 2:13-17
Common English Bible
1 Peter 2:13-17
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, 14 or to governors as those sent by the emperor. They are sent to punish those doing evil and to praise those doing good. 15 Submit to them because it’s God’s will that by doing good you will silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 16 Do this as God’s slaves, and yet also as free people, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil. 17 Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respectful fear of God. Honor the emperor.
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1 Peter 2:13-17
New International Version
1 Peter 2:13-17
New International Version
13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority:(A) whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(B) and to commend those who do right.(C) 15 For it is God’s will(D) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(E) 16 Live as free people,(F) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(G) live as God’s slaves.(H) 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(I) fear God, honor the emperor.(J)
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