Parallel Verses
Jubilee 2000 Bible
Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior,
New American Standard Bible
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
King James Version
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Holman Bible
Submit
International Standard Version
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,
A Conservative Version
Therefore because of the Lord, ye should submit to every human establishment, whether to a king as being supreme,
American Standard Version
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Amplified
Be submissive to every human institution and authority for the sake of the Lord, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
An Understandable Version
Submit yourselves to every authority set up by people for the Lord's sake. [Submit to] a king as the [highest] authority,
Anderson New Testament
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man, for the Lord's sake; whether it be to the king, as supreme ruler,
Bible in Basic English
Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,
Common New Testament
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the supreme authority,
Daniel Mace New Testament
and glorify God in the times of distress. be subject therefore, for the Lord's sake to every human establishment: whether it be to the king,
Darby Translation
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Be subject, therefore, to every human establishment for the Lord's sake; whether to the king, as supreme;
Godbey New Testament
Submit to every human creature for the sake of the Lord: whether to the king as supereminent,
Goodspeed New Testament
Submit to all human authority, for the Master's sake; to the emperor, as supreme,
John Wesley New Testament
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether it be to the king as supreme, Or to governors,
Julia Smith Translation
Be subjected to every creation proceeding from man on account of the Lord: whether to the king, as having superiority;
King James 2000
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Lexham Expanded Bible
Subject yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to a king as having supreme authority,
Modern King James verseion
Then be in obedience to every ordinance of men, because of the Lord, whether to a king as supreme,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Submit yourselves unto all manner ordinance of man for the Lord's sake, whether it be unto the King as unto the chief head;
Moffatt New Testament
Submit for the Lord's sake to any human authority; submit to the emperor as supreme,
Montgomery New Testament
Submit yourselves, for the Lord's sake, to every human authority; whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,
NET Bible
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme
New Heart English Bible
Subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Noyes New Testament
Submit yourselves therefore to every human institution for the Lords sake; whether to the king, as supreme;
Sawyer New Testament
Be subject therefore to every human government, for the Lord's sake, whether to the king, as superior,
The Emphasized Bible
Submit yourselves unto every human creation, for the Lord's sake, - whether unto a king, as one that protecteth,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Be subject therefore to every human constitution for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as the supreme magistrate;
Twentieth Century New Testament
Submit to all human institutions for the Lord's sake, alike to the emperor as the supreme authority,
Webster
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Weymouth New Testament
Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,
Williams New Testament
For the Lord's sake submit to all human authority; to the emperor as supreme,
World English Bible
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Worrell New Testament
Submit yourself to every human ordinance, for the Lord's sake; whether to a king as supreme;
Worsley New Testament
Be subject therefore to every human form of government, for the Lord's sake: whether it be to a king as supreme;
Youngs Literal Translation
Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,
Themes
duties of Citizens » General references to
Civic duties » General references to
Duties » Of citizens » General references to
Government » Duty of citizens to
Interlinear
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Word Count of 39 Translations in 1 Peter 2:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
A Call To Good Works
12 and have your honest conversation among the Gentiles, so that, in that which they murmur about you as of evildoers, having witnessed your good works, they may glorify God in the day of visitation. 13 Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior, 14 and unto governors as unto those that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those that do well.
Phrases
Cross References
Titus 3:1
Admonish them to be subject to dominion and power, and to persuade those who have authority, that they be quick unto every good work.
Proverbs 24:21
My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not meddle with those that are given to change,
Jeremiah 29:7
And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it; for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Matthew 22:21
They say unto him, Caesar's. Then said he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things that are God's.
Mark 12:17
And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Render that which is of Caesar unto Caesar, and that which is of God unto God. And they marvelled at this.
Luke 20:25
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's and unto God the things which are God's.
Romans 13:1-7
Let every soul submit itself to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God, and the powers that be are ordained of God.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men,
2 Peter 2:10
and chiefly those that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise dominion; presumptuous, arrogant, they are not afraid to speak evil of the higher powers;
Proverbs 17:11
The rebellious man seeks only evil; therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
Ephesians 5:21
submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.
Jude 1:8-10
In the same manner these deceived dreamers, defile their flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of higher powers.