1 Peter 2:13

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

King James Version
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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:13

BSB
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,
AKJV
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
CPDV
Therefore, be subject to every human creature because of God, whether it is to the king as preeminent,
ERV
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
NHEB
Subject yourselves to every human institution for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
SMT
Be subjected to every creation proceeding from man on account of the Lord: whether to the king, as having superiority;

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Peter 2:13
Summary
Submit to human authority for the Lord's sake
Event
Commanding submission
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching