1 Peter 2:13
1 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”1 Peter 2:13
What Does 1 Peter 2:13 Mean?
1 Peter 2:13 is found in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 13 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Peter 2:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 13:1“Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”Colossians 3:23“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto 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,”1 Timothy 2:1“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”Romans 13:2“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”Luke 20:25“And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s.”Proverbs 24:21“My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:”James 4:7“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”Jeremiah 29:7“And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.”Matthew 22:21“They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.”Mark 12:17“And Jesus answering said unto them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s. And they marvelled at him.”Ephesians 5:21“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”Ephesians 6:1“Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.”Romans 13:3“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:”2 Peter 2:10“But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.”Proverbs 17:11“An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.”Ecclesiastes 8:2“I counsel thee to keep the king’s commandment, and that in regard of the oath of God.”Matthew 6:18“That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.”Romans 13:5“Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.”Jude 1:8“Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.”
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