1 Peter 2:13

American Standard Version (1901)

Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

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  • Rom 13:1-7 : 1 Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God. 2 Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same: 4 for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil. 5 Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 6 For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing. 7 Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due] ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
  • 1 Tim 2:1-2 : 1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men; 2 for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
  • 2 Pet 2:10 : 10 but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:
  • Luke 20:25 : 25 And he said unto them, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's.
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; [And] company not with them that are given to change:
  • Jer 29:7 : 7 And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray unto Jehovah for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
  • Matt 22:21 : 21 They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
  • Mark 12:17 : 17 And Jesus said unto them, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's. And they marvelled greatly at him.
  • Jude 1:8-9 : 8 Yet in like manner these also in their dreamings defile the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities. 9 But Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing judgment, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. 10 But these rail at whatsoever things they know not: and what they understand naturally, like the creatures without reason, in these things are they destroyed.
  • Prov 17:11 : 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
  • Eph 5:21 : 21 subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

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  • Rom 13:1-7
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    1 Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the [powers] that be are ordained of God.

    2 Therefore he that resisteth the power, withstandeth the ordinance of God: and they that withstand shall receive to themselves judgment.

    3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. And wouldest thou have no fear of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise from the same:

    4 for he is a 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 a minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him that doeth evil.

    5 Wherefore [ye] must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

    6 For this cause ye pay tribute also; for they are ministers of God's service, attending continually upon this very thing.

    7 Render to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute [is due] ; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

  • 1 Pet 2:14-21
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    14 or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

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

    16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

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

    18 Servants, [be] in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

    19 For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

    20 For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted [for it], ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer [for it], ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

    21 For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • 1 Tim 2:1-3
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    1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, be made for all men;

    2 for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.

    3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

  • Titus 3:1
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    1 Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,

  • 1 Pet 2:12
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    12 having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  • Eph 5:21-22
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    21 subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

    22 Wives, [be in subjection] unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

  • Titus 2:9
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    9 [ Exhort] servants to be in subjection to their own masters, [and] to be well-pleasing [to them] in all things; not gainsaying;

  • Heb 13:17
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    17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit [to them] : for they watch in behalf of your souls, as they that shall give account; that they may do this with joy, and not with grief: for this [were] unprofitable for you.

  • Eph 6:5
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    5 Servants, be obedient unto them that according to the flesh are your masters, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

  • Col 3:22-23
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    22 Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord: [

    23 whatsoever ye do, work heartily, as unto the Lord, and not unto men;

  • Col 3:18
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    18 Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 3:14-15
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    14 But even if ye should suffer for righteousness' sake, blessed [are ye]: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

    15 but sanctify in your hearts Christ as Lord: [being] ready always to give answer to every man that asketh you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, yet with meekness and fear:

  • 1 Pet 5:5-6
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    5 Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.

    6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

  • Acts 5:29
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    29 But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

  • Eph 5:24
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    24 But as the church is subject to Christ, so [let] the wives also [be] to their husbands in everything.

  • 1 Tim 6:1
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    1 Let as many as are servants under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, that the name of God and the doctrine be not blasphemed.

  • Jas 4:7
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    7 Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

  • 1 Pet 3:17
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    17 For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that ye suffer for well-doing than for evil-doing.

  • Col 4:1
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    1 Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

  • Eph 6:9
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    9 And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, and forbear threatening: knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no respect of persons with him.

  • Eph 6:7
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    7 with good will doing service, as unto the Lord, and not unto men:

  • 1 Cor 16:16
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    16 that ye also be in subjection unto such, and to every one that helpeth in the work and laboreth.

  • Eccl 8:2
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    2 I [counsel thee], Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-2
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    1 In like manner, ye wives, [be] in subjection to your own husbands; that, even if any obey not the word, they may without the word be gained by the behavior of their wives;

    2 beholding your chaste behavior [coupled] with fear.

  • 2 Thess 1:5
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    5 [ which is] a manifest token of the righteous judgment of God; to the end that ye may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which ye also suffer:

  • Ps 148:11
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    11 Kings of the earth and all peoples; Princes and all judges of the earth;

  • Phil 2:11
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    11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

  • 2 Pet 2:10
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    10 but chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise dominion. Daring, self-willed, they tremble not to rail at dignities:

  • Col 3:20
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    20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing in the Lord.

  • 1 Pet 3:5
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    5 For after this manner aforetime the holy women also, who hoped in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection to their own husbands:

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