1 Peter 2:13,15
1 Peter 2:13 King James Version (KJV)
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme
1 Peter 2:15 King James Version (KJV)
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
1 Peter 2:13 New King James Version (NKJV)
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme
I Peter 2:15 New King James Version (NKJV)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
1 Peter 2:13 New Living Translation (NLT)
For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state
1 Peter 2:15 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is God’s will that your honorable lives should silence those ignorant people who make foolish accusations against you.
1 Peter 2:13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme
1 Peter 2:15 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:13-17 The Message (MSG)
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
1 Peter 2:13-17 The Message (MSG)
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
1 Peter 2:13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority
1 Peter 2:15 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.
1 Peter 2:13 New Century Version (NCV)
For the Lord’s sake, yield to the people who have authority in this world: the king, who is the highest authority
1 Peter 2:15 New Century Version (NCV)
It is God’s desire that by doing good you should stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you.
1 Peter 2:13 American Standard Version (ASV)
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme
1 Peter 2:15 American Standard Version (ASV)
For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men
1 Peter 2:13 New International Version (NIV)
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority
1 Peter 2:15 New International Version (NIV)
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power
1 Peter 2:15 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For it is the will of God that by doing right you may silence (muzzle, gag) the [culpable] ignorance and irresponsible criticisms of foolish people.
1 Peter 2:13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
In order to honor the Lord, you must respect and defer to the authority of every human institution, whether it be the highest ruler