1 Peter 2:13
King James Version (KJV)
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
American Standard Version (ASV)
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 2:13 Cross References
An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marvelled at him.
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and unto God the things which be God's.
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.