1 Peter 2:13
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”
1 Peter 2:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
- DARBYDarby
- Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Submit yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to the king, who is the highest authority;
Context: 1 Peter 2
11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
15For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
About 1 Peter 2: A Holy Nation
This chapter emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, as a chosen people and royal priesthood. The author also explains the role of Christ as the cornerstone and the believers as living stones in God's spiritual temple.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter continues to encourage the believers to whom he is writing. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God and are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. He then encourages them to abstain from sinful desires and to live a life of holiness and righteousness. He also reminds them that they are to be an example to the world, and to show the world the goodness of God.