1 Peter 2:14

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:14

BSB

or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

AKJV

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

CPDV

or to leaders as having been sent from him for vindication over evildoers, it is truly for the praise of what is good.

ERV

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

NHEB

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

SMT

Or to chiefs, as sent by him for the punishing of them doing evil, and the praise of them doing good.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Peter 2:14

OrG1535ConjunctionuntogovernorsG2232Noun Masculine asG5613AdverbuntothemthataresentG3992Verb byG1223Preposition himG846 forG3303 theG1519Preposition punishmentG1557Noun FeminineofevildoersG2555Adjective andG1161ConjunctionforthepraiseG1868ofthemthatdowellG17Adjective

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Peter 2:14

Summary

Officials administer justice and reward righteousness

Event

Describing governmental function

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD