Parallel Verses New International Version Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, King James Bible Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Darby Bible Translation Be in subjection [therefore] to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to [the] king as supreme, World English Bible Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme; Young's Literal Translation Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest, 1 Peter 2:13 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleSubmit yourselves to every ordinance of man - In every settled state, and under every form of political government, where the laws are not in opposition to the laws of God, it may be very soundly and rationally said: "Genuine Christians have nothing to do with the laws but to obey them." Society and civil security are in a most dangerous state when the people take it into their heads that they have a right to remodel and change the laws. See the whole of this subject fully handled in the notes on Romans 13:1, etc., to which I beg every reader, who may wish to know the political sentiments of this work, to have recourse. The words παση ανθρωπινη κτισει literally signify, not every ordinance of man, but every human creature; yet κτιζειν signifies sometimes to arrange, order, as well as to create, and therefore our translation may do: but as the apostle is evidently speaking here of magistracy, or legislative authority, and as the appointment of magistrates was termed a creating of them, it is better to understand the words thus, All the constituted authorities. So, Decem tribunos plebis per pontificem creaverunt; Cor. Nep. "They created ten tribunes of the plebeians, by the high priest." Carthagine quotannis annui bini reges creabantur; Caesar. "They created two kings every year at Carthage." Consules creantur Caesar et Servilius; Sallust. "Caesar and Servilius are created consuls." Creare ducem gerendo bello. "To create a general to conduct the war." The meaning of St. Peter appears to be this: the Jews thought it unlawful to obey any ruler that was not of their own stock; the apostle tells them they should obey the civil magistrate, let him be of what stock he may, whether a Jew or a Gentile, and let him exercise the government in whatsoever form. This is the general proposition: and then he instances emperors and their deputies; and, far from its being unlawful for them to obey a heathen magistrate, they were to do it for the Lord's sake, δια τον Κυριον, on account of the Lord, whose will it was, and who commanded it. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Library Under the Shepherd's Care. A NEW YEAR'S ADDRESS. "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls."--1 Peter ii. 25. "Ye were as sheep going astray." This is evidently addressed to believers. We were like sheep, blindly, willfully following an unwise leader. Not only were we following ourselves, but we in our turn have led others astray. This is true of all of us: "All we like sheep have gone astray;" all equally foolish, "we have turned every one to his own way." Our first … J. Hudson Taylor—A Ribband of Blue Transcriber's Note: That the Grace of God Doth not Join Itself to those who Mind Earthly Things "For Hereunto were Ye Called; Because Christ Also Suffered for You... Cross References Romans 13:1 Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:5 Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also as a matter of conscience. 1 Peter 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor. Jump to Previous Authority Creation Emperor Highest Human Instituted Lord's Ordinance Ruler Sake Subject Submit Supreme Whether YourselvesJump to Next Authority Creation Emperor Highest Human Instituted Lord's Ordinance Ruler Sake Subject Submit Supreme Whether YourselvesLinks 1 Peter 2:13 NIV1 Peter 2:13 NLT 1 Peter 2:13 ESV 1 Peter 2:13 NASB 1 Peter 2:13 KJV 1 Peter 2:13 Bible Apps 1 Peter 2:13 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 2:13 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 2:13 French Bible 1 Peter 2:13 German Bible 1 Peter 2:13 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |