1 Peter 2:13-17

New Century Version

Yield to Every Human Authority

¹³ For the Lord’s sake, yield to the people who have authority in this world: the king, who is the highest authority, ¹⁴ and the leaders who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. ¹⁵ It is God’s desire that by doing good you should stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you. ¹⁶ Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Live as servants of God. ¹⁷ Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family, respect God, honor the king.