Parallel Bible results for "1 Peter 2:13-17"

1 Peter 2:13-17

13 For the sake of the Lord submit to every human institution. Do this whether it means submitting to the emperor as supreme ruler,

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,

14 or to governors as those sent by the emperor. They are sent to punish those doing evil and to praise those doing good.

14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

15 Submit to them because it's God's will that by doing good you will silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should 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.

16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.

17 Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respectful fear of God. Honor the emperor.

17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.