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1 Peter 2:13-14
King James Version
1 Peter 2:13-14
King James Version
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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.
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1 Peter 2:13-14
New International Version
1 Peter 2:13-14
New International Version
13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority:(A) whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(B) and to commend those who do right.(C)
1 Peter 2:13-14
New King James Version
1 Peter 2:13-14
New King James Version
Submission to Government(A)
13 (B)Therefore submit yourselves to every [a]ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.
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1 Peter 2:17
King James Version
1 Peter 2:17
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17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
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1 Peter 2:17
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1 Peter 2:17
New International Version
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(A) fear God, honor the emperor.(B)
1 Peter 2:17
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1 Peter 2:17
New King James Version
17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear (A)God. Honor the king.
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