Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Treasury of Scripture Proverbs 17:11 An evil man seeks only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. Proverbs 24:21 My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them 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 to the LORD for it... Matthew 22:21 They say to him, Caesar's. Then said he to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar's... Mark 12:17 And Jesus answering said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's... Luke 20:25 And he said to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which be Caesar's, and to God the things which be God's. Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject to the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God... Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear 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... Titus 3:1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 Peter 2:10 But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed... Jude 1:8-10 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities...
Context Submission to Authorities
13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. 15For so is the will of God, that with well doing you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. 17Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. 18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the fraudulent. 19For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. 20For what glory is it, if, when you be buffeted for your faults, you shall take it patiently? but if, when you do well, and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Douay-Rheims Bible
Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;
Darby Bible Translation
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,
King James Bible
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be 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,
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