1 Peter 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. Honour all: or, Esteem all" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:17 — KJV
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. Honour all: or, Esteem all”
— 1 Peter 2:17 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:17 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 2:17
“But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:17: men, fear, god
“If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God: commandment: Heb. mouth continue...: Heb. be after”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:17: men, fear, god
“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment. in him: Heb. in the midst of him”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:17: men, fear, god
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:17: men, love, god
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee to set thee on his throne, to be king for the LORD thy God: because thy God loved Israel, to establish them for ever, therefore made he thee king over them, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:17: men, love, god
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