1 Peter 2:14

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

or to governors as those sent by him to punish evildoers and to praise those who do good.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Or to governors, as to those who are sent by Him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    or{G1535} unto governors,{G2232} as{G5613} sent{G3992} by{G1223} him{G846} for{G1519} vengeance{G1557} on evil-doers{G2555} and{G1161} for praise{G1868} to them that do well.{G17}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Or{G1535} unto governors{G2232}, as{G5613} unto them that are sent{G3992}{(G5746)} by{G1223} him{G846} for{G1519}{G3303} the punishment{G1557} of evildoers{G2555}, and{G1161} for the praise{G1868} of them that do well{G17}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    other vnto rulars as vnto them that are sent of him for the punysshment of evyll doars: but for the laude of them that do well.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    or vnto rulers, as vnto them that are sent of him, for the punyshment of euell doers, but for the prayse of the that do well.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Or vnto gouernours, as vnto them that are sent of him, for the punishment of euill doers, and for the praise of them that doe well.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Other vnto rulers, as vnto them that are sent of hym for the punyshment of euyll doers, but for the laude of them that do well.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to those who do well.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 13:3-4 : 3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will receive its approval. 4 For the ruler is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God's servant, an avenger who carries out wrath on the wrongdoer.

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  • Rom 13:1-7
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    1 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God.

    2 Therefore, whoever resists authority is resisting what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

    3 For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will receive its approval.

    4 For the ruler is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God's servant, an avenger who carries out wrath on the wrongdoer.

    5 Therefore, it is necessary to be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience.

    6 This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are servants of God, continually attending to this very thing.

    7 Render to all what is due them: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs to whom customs are due, respect to whom respect is due, and honor to whom honor is due.

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    12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

    13 Submit yourselves to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as the one in authority,

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

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

    17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

    18 Servants, submit yourselves with all respect to your masters, not only to those who are good and gentle but also to those who are harsh.

    19 For this is commendable: if someone endures grief, suffering unjustly because of their conscience toward God.

    20 What credit is it if you sin and are beaten for it, and you endure? But if you do good and suffer for it, and you endure, this is commendable before God.

  • 1 Tim 2:2-3
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    2 for kings and all those in authority, so that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.

    3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

  • 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, and to be ready for every good work.

  • 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.

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    8 Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

    9 Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

  • 17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Allow them to do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.

  • 2 Pet 2:9-10
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    9 then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment,

    10 especially those who follow the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. They are bold and arrogant, and they are unafraid to slander celestial beings.

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    5 This is evidence of God's righteous judgment, so that you may be considered worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.

    6 Since it is just for God to repay those who trouble you with affliction,

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    6 He will repay each person according to their deeds.

    7 To those who seek glory, honor, and immortality by persistence in doing good, He will give eternal life.

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    13 Who then will harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

    14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be intimidated.

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  • 25 But he said to them, 'The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.'

  • Ps 149:7-9
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    7 to execute vengeance on the nations and punishments on the peoples,

    8 to bind their kings with chains and their nobles with iron shackles,

    9 to carry out the judgment written against them. This is the glory of all His faithful ones. Praise the LORD!

  • 9 And masters, treat your slaves in the same way, without threatening them, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven, and there is no favoritism with Him.

  • 1 Masters, treat your servants with justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with sincerity of heart, as you would Christ.

  • 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

  • 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

  • 10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth.

  • 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

  • 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked ruler governs, the people groan.

  • 1 All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.

  • 17 The elders who lead well should be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.

  • 11 kings of the earth and all nations, princes and all rulers of the earth,

  • 9 Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.

  • 10 But glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then also for the Gentile.

  • 18 Is it right to say to a king, 'You are worthless,' or to nobles, 'You are wicked'?

  • 15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.