1 Peter 2:14

Webster's Bible (1833)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 13:3-4 : 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 minister of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

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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 minister 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 ministers 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 2:12-13
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    12 having good behavior among the nations, so in that which they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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

  • 1 Pet 2:15-20
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    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.

  • 1 Tim 2:2-3
    2 verses
    77%

    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 3:17
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    17 For it is better, if the will of God should so will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.

  • Titus 2:8-9
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    8 and soundness of speech that can't be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.

    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.

  • 2 Pet 2:9-10
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    9 the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

    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;

  • 2 Thess 1:5-6
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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.

    6 Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

  • Rom 2:6-7
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    6 who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"

    7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruptibility, eternal life;

  • 1 Pet 3:13-14
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    13 Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

    14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

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

  • Luke 22:25
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    25 He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them are called '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 fetters of iron;

    9 To execute on them the written judgment. All his saints have this honor. Praise Yah!

  • 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.

  • 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 6:5
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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;

  • Rom 12:14
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    14 Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.

  • Col 3:22
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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.

  • Ps 2:10
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    10 Now therefore be wise, you kings. Be instructed, you judges of the earth.

  • 1 Pet 4:15
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    15 For let none of you suffer as a murderer, or a thief, or an evil doer, or as a meddler in other men's matters.

  • Prov 29:2
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    2 When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; But when the wicked rule, the people groan.

  • 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.

  • 1 Tim 5:17
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    17 Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.

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

  • 1 Pet 3:9
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    9 not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

  • Rom 2:10
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    10 But glory and honor and peace to every man who works good, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

  • Job 34:18
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    18 Who says to a king, 'Vile!' Or to nobles, 'Wicked!'

  • 1 Thess 5:15
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    15 See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

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