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

1 Peter 2:13-17

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

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

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.

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

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

15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

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

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

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

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