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For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_peter/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as being sent by him for vengeance to evildoers and praise to well-doers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_peter/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_peter/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and <i>for the</i> praise of those who do good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_peter/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_peter/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_peter/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_peter/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_peter/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him to bring punishment to those who do wrong, and to praise <i>and</i> encourage those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_peter/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_peter/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_peter/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_peter/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You must also obey governors, because they are sent by the Emperor to punish criminals and to praise good citizens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_peter/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_peter/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Also obey governors. They are people the emperor has sent to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_peter/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and to the governors, who have been appointed by him to punish the evildoers and to praise those who do good. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_peter/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />or to governors who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_peter/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_peter/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_peter/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_peter/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_peter/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_peter/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evildoers, and a praise of those doing good;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as being sent by him for vengeance to evildoers and praise to well-doers,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_peter/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_peter/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Or to chiefs, as sent by him for the punishing of them doing evil, and the praise of them doing good.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_peter/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of the good: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_peter/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />or to leaders as having been sent from him for vindication over evildoers, it is truly for the praise of what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_peter/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the approval of those who do good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />or of governors, as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Or to judges because from them officers are sent for the punishment of offenders, and to bestow honour on those who do good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And Judges, because they are sent by him for the punishment of wrongdoers and for the praise of the workers of good.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_peter/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />or to governors, as those sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of those who do well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_peter/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />or to governors, as those having been sent out by him unto the condemnation of evil doers, and the praise of those doing good;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_peter/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />or to governors, as sent by him for the punishment of wicked doers, but the praise of those who do well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_peter/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />as supreme; or to governors, as being deputed by him to punish those who do ill,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_peter/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />or to governors, as sent through him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for praise to those who do well;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_peter/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />or to governors as <i>persons</i> sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and <i>the</i> praise of them that do well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_peter/2-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=382" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm">Submission to Authorities</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13</span>Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1535.htm" title="1535: eite (Conj) -- And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.">or</a> <a href="/greek/2232.htm" title="2232: hēgemosin (N-DMP) -- From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.">to governors</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/3992.htm" title="3992: pempomenois (V-PPM/P-DMP) -- To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. ">those sent</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">by</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1557.htm" title="1557: ekdikēsin (N-AFS) -- (a) a defense, avenging, vindication, vengeance, (b) full (complete) punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution.">punish</a> <a href="/greek/2555.htm" title="2555: kakopoiōn (N-GMP) -- Doing evil; subst: an evil-doer. From kakos and poieo; a bad-doer;, a criminal.">those who do wrong</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/1868.htm" title="1868: epainon (N-AMS) -- Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.">to praise</a> <a href="/greek/17.htm" title="17: agathopoiōn (N-GMP) -- A doer of that which is good. From agathos and poieo; a well-doer, i.e. Virtuous.">those who do right.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">15</span>For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-1.htm">Romans 13:1-4</a></span><br />Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God. / Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. / For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a></span><br />Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-15.htm">Proverbs 8:15-16</a></span><br />By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws; / By me princes rule, and all nobles who govern justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a></span><br />But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a></span><br />“Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:2-4</a></span><br />Keep the king’s command, I say, because of your oath before God. / Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. / For the king’s word is supreme, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/27-5.htm">Jeremiah 27:5-7</a></span><br />By My great power and outstretched arm, I made the earth and the men and beasts on the face of it, and I give it to whom I please. / So now I have placed all these lands under the authority of My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. I have even made the beasts of the field subject to him. / All nations will serve him and his son and grandson, until the time of his own land comes; then many nations and great kings will enslave him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-11.htm">John 19:11</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a></span><br />First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone— / for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21-22</a></span><br />Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. / Have these men judge the people at all times. Then they can bring you any major issue, but all minor cases they can judge on their own, so that your load may be lightened as they share it with you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/16-18.htm">Deuteronomy 16:18</a></span><br />You are to appoint judges and officials for your tribes in every town that the LORD your God is giving you. They are to judge the people with righteous judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-23.htm">Isaiah 1:23</a></span><br />Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/82-3.htm">Psalm 82:3-4</a></span><br />Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. / Rescue the weak and needy; save them from the hand of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">2 Samuel 23:3</a></span><br />The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.</p><p class="hdg">for the punishment.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3,4</a></b></br> 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: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">Commend</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Good</a> <a href="/galatians/4-2.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/nehemiah/11-3.htm">Provincial</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-25.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/james/4-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/james/5-14.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-30.htm">Vengeance</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-12.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/31-5.htm">Commend</a> <a href="/daniel/11-1.htm">Encouragement</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Evildoers</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-12.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-15.htm">Good</a> <a href="/judges/5-9.htm">Governors</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-14.htm">Provincial</a> <a href="/genesis/15-14.htm">Punish</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-15.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Rulers</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Vengeance</a> <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">Whether</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Wrong</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">He exhorts to put away wickedness;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">to be obedient to authorities;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">and teaches servants how to obey their masters;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>or to governors</b><br>Governors in the Roman Empire were appointed officials responsible for maintaining order and implementing the emperor's policies in their respective provinces. They held significant authority and were often seen as the face of Roman rule in local regions. In the context of 1 Peter, Christians were encouraged to respect these authorities, recognizing their role in maintaining societal order. This aligns with Paul's teaching in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a>, where believers are urged to submit to governing authorities as they are instituted by God.<p><b>as those sent by him</b><br>The phrase "sent by him" refers to the belief that governing authorities are established by God for the purpose of maintaining order and justice. This reflects the biblical principle that God is sovereign over all earthly powers, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>, where God is described as the one who "removes kings and sets up kings." The idea is that even secular authorities serve a divine purpose in God's overarching plan.<p><b>to punish those who do wrong</b><br>The role of governors to "punish those who do wrong" underscores the function of government as an enforcer of justice. This is consistent with the biblical view that justice is a key component of God's character, as seen in passages like <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>. The punishment of wrongdoers serves as a deterrent to evil and a means of protecting society, reflecting the moral order that God desires.<p><b>and to praise those who do right</b><br>Praising those who do right highlights the positive role of government in encouraging virtuous behavior. This can be seen as a form of public recognition or reward for good citizenship, which aligns with the biblical principle of honoring what is good and just. <a href="/proverbs/14-34.htm">Proverbs 14:34</a> states, "Righteousness exalts a nation," suggesting that the promotion of righteousness leads to societal flourishing. This also reflects the idea that believers are called to live exemplary lives that can be commended by others, as seen in <a href="/matthew/5-16.htm">Matthew 5:16</a>, where Jesus encourages His followers to let their light shine before others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a></b><br>The apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is the author of this epistle. He writes to encourage and instruct believers who are scattered and facing persecution.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/governors.htm">Governors</a></b><br>These are the local authorities or officials appointed by the Roman Empire to maintain order and enforce laws in various provinces. They are seen as instruments of God's order.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a></b><br>The recipients of Peter's letter, who are Christians living in various regions of Asia Minor, facing trials and needing guidance on how to live righteously in a pagan society.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/submission_to_authority.htm">Submission to Authority</a></b><br>Christians are called to respect and submit to governing authorities as part of their witness to the world. This submission is not blind but is rooted in the understanding that God has established these authorities for order and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/role_of_government.htm">Role of Government</a></b><br>The primary role of government, as outlined in this verse, is to punish wrongdoing and commend those who do right. This reflects God's justice and order in society.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/christian_conduct.htm">Christian Conduct</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to live in such a way that they are recognized for doing good. This not only pleases God but also serves as a testimony to non-believers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Understanding that God is sovereign over all authorities can bring peace and confidence to believers, even when governments are imperfect or unjust.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/engagement_in_society.htm">Engagement in Society</a></b><br>While submission is important, Christians are also called to engage in society positively, promoting justice and righteousness through their actions and influence.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_angels.htm">What does the Bible say about angels?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_mention_the_revolution.htm">Does the Bible address the American Revolution?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_christianity_and_politics.htm">What does the Bible say about Christianity and politics?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_1_peter_2_13-14_with_civil_disobedience.htm">1 Peter 2:13–14: How can we reconcile the instruction to submit to all human authorities with moral responsibility and examples of civil disobedience elsewhere in the Bible? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Governors, as unto them that are sent by him.</span>--This word will include <span class= "ital">legati, </span>proconsuls, propraetors, procurators, all officers entrusted with the administration of provinces. Of course the person "by" whom they are here said to be (from time to time) "sent" is Caesar, not "the Lord." The persons to whom the letter is addressed would have very little to do with Caesar himself directly, their submission would be chiefly shown to the lieutenants. Yet how personal was the Imperial government, even in details, is shown in Pliny's letters; the very letter before that in which he asks how to deal with the Christians of Bithynia requests Trajan's leave to cover in an unhealthy beck in the town of Amastris.<p><span class= "bld">For the punishment of evildoers.</span>--St. Peter credits Roman imperialism (rightly in the main) with having as its aim the promotion of moral behaviour among its subjects. The word for "punishment" is that which is translated "vengeance" in <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-8.htm" title="In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:">2Thessalonians 1:8</a>, and implies forcing the malefactors to make satisfaction to those whom they had wronged, the "avenger" being, of course, quite disinterested. The "praise" which here, as in <a href="/romans/13-3.htm" title="For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Will you then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and you shall have praise of the same:">Romans 13:3</a>, is said to have been bestowed by the government on welldoers, must mean the solid praise of preferments, which is hardly so marked a feature of government as the foregoing. Be it observed that neither St. Peter nor St. Paul lay down any exceptions to the rule of complete obedience. They refuse to contemplate, at least to formulate, the occasions when disobedience may be necessary. Obedience is the first thing to learn, and when they have learnt it, they will know of themselves when to disobey. St. Peter himself stands to all time as the type of magnificent disobedience (<a href="/acts/4-19.htm" title="But Peter and John answered and said to them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, judge you.">Acts 4:19</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Or unto governors, as ante them that are sent by him</span>; literally, <span class="accented">through him</span>. Some commentators, following Calvin, understand the pronoun of the Lord. Certainly, governors are sent through him; he "ordereth all things, both in heaven and earth." But it seems more natural in this place to refer the pronoun to the nearer substantive, the king; it was through the Roman emperor that the various governors, legates, etc., were sent from time to time (as the Greek present participle implies) to administer the provinces. <span class="cmt_word">For the punish-meat of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.</span> Observe the close resemblance to <a href="/romans/13-3.htm">Romans 13:3, 4</a>. St. Peter recognizes the Roman sense of justice which we see in men like Festus and Gallio. At first the Jews were the persecutors of the Christians; the Roman magistrates were their protectors. St. Peter wrote before the great outbreaks of Roman persecution; he was himself to suffer under that emperor whose authority he upheld. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_peter/2-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴτε</span> <span class="translit">(eite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1535.htm">Strong's 1535: </a> </span><span class="str2">And if, whether. From ei and te; if too.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to governors</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡγεμόσιν</span> <span class="translit">(hēgemosin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2232.htm">Strong's 2232: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those sent</span><br /><span class="grk">πεμπομένοις</span> <span class="translit">(pempomenois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3992.htm">Strong's 3992: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">by</span><br /><span class="grk">δι’</span> <span class="translit">(di’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰς</span> <span class="translit">(eis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">punish</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐκδίκησιν</span> <span class="translit">(ekdikēsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1557.htm">Strong's 1557: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) a defense, avenging, vindication, vengeance, (b) full (complete) punishment. From ekdikeo; vindication, retribution.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evildoers</span><br /><span class="grk">κακοποιῶν</span> <span class="translit">(kakopoiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Doing evil; subst: an evil-doer. From kakos and poieo; a bad-doer;, a criminal.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">praise</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔπαινον</span> <span class="translit">(epainon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1868.htm">Strong's 1868: </a> </span><span class="str2">Commendation, praise, approval. From epi and the base of aineo; laudation; concretely, a commendable thing.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">well-doers.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγαθοποιῶν</span> <span class="translit">(agathopoiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_17.htm">Strong's 17: </a> </span><span class="str2">A doer of that which is good. 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