1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Context
This verse from 1 Peter Chapter 2 connects to 10 cross-references. Like living stones be built up as a spiritual house, a holy priesthood offering spiritual sacrifices. You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of …
Other Translations
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,
Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,
Cross References
And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto …
And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Cesar the things that are Cesar’s, and to God the things that …
They say unto him, Cesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which are Cesar’s; and …
And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things which be Cesar’s, and unto God the things which …
But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in …
Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all …
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good …
My son, fear thou the Lord and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: