1 Peter 2:14 Parallel Translations

Also obey governors. They are people the emperor has sent to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

ASV:

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

BBE:

And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.

DBY:

or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.

ERV:

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

WEY:

or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.

WBS:

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.

WEB:

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

YLT:

whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;

1 Peter 2:14 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same;

Romans 13:4 for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath on the one who practices evil. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him {18} for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
(18) The second argument taken from the end of this order, which is not only most profitable, but also very necessary: seeing that by that this means virtue is rewarded, and vice punished, in which the peacefulness and happiness if this life consists.

PNT:

2:14 Or unto the governors. The magistrates placed over the provinces of the Roman empire. Rulers are necessary,
for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. Both to punish the evil and to reward the good. Compare Ro 13:1-6.

WES:

2:14 Or to subordinate governors, or magistrates.

MHC:

2:13-17 A Christian conversation must be honest; which it cannot be, if there is not a just and careful discharge of all relative duties: the apostle here treats of these distinctly. Regard to those duties is the will of God, consequently, the Christian's duty, and the way to silence the base slanders of ignorant and foolish men. Christians must endeavour, in all relations, to behave aright, that they do not make their liberty a cloak or covering for any wickedness, or for the neglect of duty; but they must remember that they are servants of God.

CONC:

Commend Encouragement Evildoers Evil-doers Governors Indeed Praise Provincial Punish Punishment Rulers Vengeance Whether Wrong

Commend Encouragement Evildoers Evil-Doers Good Governors Indeed Praise Provincial Punish Punishment Right Rulers Vengeance Whether Wrong

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