1 Peter 2:13

World English Bible (2000)

Therefore subject yourselves 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 authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. 2 Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment. 3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same, 4 for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil. 5 Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake. 6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing. 7 Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.
  • Titus 3:1 : 1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
  • 1 Tim 2:1-2 : 1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men: 2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
  • 2 Pet 2:10 : 10 but chiefly those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;
  • Luke 20:25 : 25 He said to them, "Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
  • Prov 24:21 : 21 My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious:
  • Jer 29:7 : 7 Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to Yahweh for it; for in its peace you shall have peace.
  • Matt 22:21 : 21 They said to him, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."
  • Mark 12:17 : 17 Jesus answered them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." They marveled greatly at him.
  • Jude 1:8-9 : 8 Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings. 9 But Michael, the archangel, when contending with the devil and arguing about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation, but said, "May the Lord rebuke you!" 10 But these speak evil of whatever things they don't know. What they understand naturally, like the creatures without reason, they are destroyed in these things.
  • Prov 17:11 : 11 An evil man seeks 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 authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.

    2 Therefore he who resists the authority, withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.

    3 For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the same,

    4 for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn't bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

    5 Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience' sake.

    6 For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God's service, attending continually on this very thing.

    7 Give therefore to everyone what you owe: taxes to whom taxes are due; customs to whom customs; respect to whom respect; honor to whom honor.

  • 1 Pet 2:14-21
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    14 or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

    15 For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you 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 wicked.

    19 For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

    20 For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

    21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

  • 1 Tim 2:1-3
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    1 I exhort therefore, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and givings of thanks, be made for all men:

    2 for kings and all who are in high places; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.

    3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;

  • Titus 3:1
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    1 Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

  • 1 Pet 2:12
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    12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, 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 subject to your own husbands, as to 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 in all things; not contradicting;

  • Heb 13:17
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    17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch on behalf of your souls, as those who will give account, that they may do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be unprofitable for you.

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

  • Col 3:22-23
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    22 Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

    23 And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for 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 you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

    15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts; and always be ready to give an answer to everyone who asks you a reason concerning the hope that is in you, with humility and fear:

  • 1 Pet 5:5-6
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    5 Likewise, you younger ones, be subject to the elder. Yes, all of you clothe yourselves with humility, to subject yourselves to one another; for "God resists the proud, but gives 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, "We must obey God rather than men.

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

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

  • Jas 4:7
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    7 Be subject therefore to 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 it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

  • Col 4:1
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    1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • Eph 6:9
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    9 You masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with him.

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

  • 1 Cor 16:16
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    16 that you also be in subjection to such, and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

  • Eccl 8:2
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    2 I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.

  • 1 Pet 3:1-2
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    1 In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don't obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word;

    2 seeing your pure behavior in fear.

  • 2 Thess 1:5
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    5 This is an obvious sign of the righteous judgment of God, to the end that you may be counted worthy of the Kingdom of God, for which you 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 those who walk after the flesh in the lust of defilement, and despise authority. Daring, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries;

  • Col 3:20
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    20 Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

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