1 Peter 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:14 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:14 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Peter 2:14 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:14 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 2:14
“Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they are circumcised.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:14: sent, well
“Shall not their cattle and their substance and every beast of theirs be ours? only let us consent unto them, and they will dwell with us.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:14: sent, well
“And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, see whether it be well with thy brethren, and well with the flocks; and bring me word again. So he sent him out of the vale of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. see...: Heb. see the peace of thy brethren, etc.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:14: sent, well
“And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father's household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:14: sent, well
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:14: sent, well
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