1 Peter 2:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:13 — KJV
“Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;”
— 1 Peter 2:13 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:13 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:13
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:13: every, lord, sake
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:13: every, lord, whether
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:13: yourselves, every, lord
“Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:13: yourselves, ordinance, lord
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:13: yourselves, every, lord
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