1 Peter 2:13 asv — Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

American Standard Version

"Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; "

— 1 Peter 2:13, American Standard Version

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

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Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

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having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

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Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

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or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

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For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

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as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

1 Peter 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:13 say?
1 Peter 2:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; ”
Where is 1 Peter 2:13 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 13.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:13.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:13 in?
1 Peter 2:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:13?
1 Peter 2:13 reads (ASV): “Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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