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Fear God, and respect the king. <a href="/esv/1_peter/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor. <a href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/blb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Honor everyone: love the brotherhood, fear God, Honor the king. <a href="/kjv/1_peter/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. <a href="/nkjv/1_peter/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. <a href="/nasb_/1_peter/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/nasb/1_peter/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/nasb77/1_peter/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/lsb/1_peter/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Honor all people, love the brethren, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/amp/1_peter/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Show respect for all people [treat them honorably], love the brotherhood [of believers], fear God, honor the king. <a href="/csb/1_peter/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God. Honor the emperor. <a href="/hcsb/1_peter/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor. <a href="/asv/1_peter/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. <a href="/cev/1_peter/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor. <a href="/erv/1_peter/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. <a href="/gwt/1_peter/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Honor everyone. Love your brothers and sisters in the faith. Fear God. Honor the emperor. <a href="/gnt/1_peter/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> Respect everyone, love other believers, honor God, and respect the Emperor. <a href="/isv/1_peter/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king. <a href="/msb/1_peter/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/net/1_peter/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/nheb/1_peter/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. <a href="/wbt/1_peter/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. <a href="/wey/1_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Honour every one. Love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the Emperor. <a href="/web/1_peter/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_peter/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> give honor to all; love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the king. <a href="/blb/1_peter/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Honor everyone: love the brotherhood, fear God, Honor the king. <a href="/ylt/1_peter/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> to all give ye honour; the brotherhood love ye; God fear ye; the king honour ye. <a href="/slt/1_peter/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Honour all. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_peter/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. <a href="/cpdv/1_peter/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Honor everyone. Love brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. <a href="/nabre/1_peter/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Give honor to all, love the community, fear God, honor the king. <a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Honour all men. Love your brethren. Fear God. Honour the king. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Honor every person, love your brethren, worship God and honor Kings.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_peter/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Honor all men; love the brotherhood; reverence God; honor the king.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_peter/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Honor all people; love the brotherhood with divine love; fear God; honor the king. <a href="/haweis/1_peter/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_peter/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> of God. Be respectful to all, love your brethren, fear God, and honour the king. <a href="/wey/1_peter/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Honour every one. Love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the Emperor. <a href="/worrell/1_peter/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Honor all men; love the brotherhood; fear God; honor the king. <a href="/worsley/1_peter/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Give due honor to all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. <a href="/parallel/1_peter/2-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=405" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_peter/2.htm">Submission to Authorities</a> …16Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17<a href="/greek/5091.htm" title="5091: timēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere.">Treat everyone with high regard:</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: Pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: agapate (V-PMA-2P) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">Love</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/81.htm" title="81: adelphotēta (N-AFS) -- From adephos; brotherhood, i.e. The fraternity.">brotherhood of believers,</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobeisthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/5091.htm" title="5091: timate (V-PMA-2P) -- From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: basilea (N-AMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">king.</a> 18Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/13-7.htm">Romans 13:7</a> Pay everyone what you owe him: taxes to whom taxes are due, revenue to whom revenue is due, respect to whom respect is due, honor to whom honor is due. <a href="/matthew/22-21.htm">Matthew 22:21</a> “Caesar’s,” they answered. So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” <a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Proverbs 24:21</a> My son, fear the LORD and the king, and do not associate with the rebellious. <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a> Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another. <a href="/1_timothy/2-1.htm">1 Timothy 2:1-2</a> 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. <a href="/titus/3-1.htm">Titus 3:1</a> Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5</a> Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. <a href="/colossians/3-22.htm">Colossians 3:22</a> Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord. <a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a> Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:12-13</a> But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. / In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a> Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. <a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a> You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD. <a href="/deuteronomy/10-12.htm">Deuteronomy 10:12</a> And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, <a href="/proverbs/3-7.htm">Proverbs 3:7</a> Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a> When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.Honour.<a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.<a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a> Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.<a href="/leviticus/19-32.htm">Leviticus 19:32</a> Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the LORD.Love.<a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">1 Peter 1:22</a> Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:<a href="/john/13-35.htm">John 13:35</a> By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.<a href="/hebrews/13-1.htm">Hebrews 13:1</a> Let brotherly love continue.Fear.<a href="/genesis/20-11.htm">Genesis 20:11</a> And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.<a href="/genesis/22-12.htm">Genesis 22:12</a> And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.<a href="/genesis/42-18.htm">Genesis 42:18</a> And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:Honour.<a href="/1_samuel/15-30.htm">1 Samuel 15:30</a> Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a> And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.<a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm">Proverbs 24:21</a> My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-15.htm">Brotherhood</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">Emperor</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Honouring</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">Love</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-23.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-2.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Show</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Believers</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">Brotherhood</a> <a href="/acts/17-7.htm">Emperor</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">Fearing</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-58.htm">Honouring</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-14.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">Show</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 2</div>1. <a href="/1_peter/2-1.htm">He exhorts to put away wickedness;</a> 4. <a href="/1_peter/2-4.htm">showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built.</a> 11. <a href="/1_peter/2-11.htm">He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires;</a> 13. <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">to be obedient to authorities;</a> 18. <a href="/1_peter/2-18.htm">and teaches servants how to obey their masters;</a> 20. <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Treat everyone with high regard: This phrase emphasizes the Christian principle of showing respect and dignity to all individuals, reflecting the belief that every person is made in the image of God (<a href="/genesis/1-27.htm">Genesis 1:27</a>). In the cultural context of the early church, this was a radical idea, as society was deeply divided by class, ethnicity, and religion. The call to treat everyone with high regard aligns with Jesus' teaching in <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a>, known as the Golden Rule, and echoes the inclusive nature of the Gospel message.Love the brotherhood of believers: The "brotherhood of believers" refers to the Christian community, emphasizing the familial bond among those who follow Christ. This love is not merely an emotion but an active commitment to the well-being of fellow Christians, as seen in 1 <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16-18</a>. The early church, often facing persecution, relied heavily on mutual support and love, as described in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42-47</a>. This phrase underscores the importance of unity and solidarity within the body of Christ.Fear God: To "fear God" means to have a profound reverence and respect for the Almighty, acknowledging His sovereignty and holiness. This concept is deeply rooted in the Old Testament, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). It involves recognizing God's authority and living in obedience to His commandments. In the New Testament, this reverence is balanced with the understanding of God's love and grace, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a>.Honor the king: This instruction reflects the early Christian teaching on the relationship between believers and governing authorities. Despite the Roman Empire's often oppressive rule, Christians were called to respect and honor their leaders, as articulated in <a href="/romans/13.htm">Romans 13:1-7</a>. This was not an endorsement of all governmental actions but a recognition of God's sovereignty in establishing authorities. The historical context of this directive is significant, as it was written during a time when Christians were beginning to face increased scrutiny and persecution from the Roman government.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle of Jesus Christ, traditionally credited with writing this epistle. He addresses the early Christian communities scattered throughout Asia Minor. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_brotherhood_of_believers.htm">The Brotherhood of Believers</a> Refers to the community of Christians who are united in faith and love for one another. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The supreme being, creator, and sustainer of the universe, whom Christians are called to fear, meaning to have reverence and awe. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_king.htm">The King</a> In the context of the Roman Empire, this would refer to the emperor or ruling authority. Peter calls for respect towards governing authorities. 5. <a href="/topical/a/asia_minor.htm">Asia Minor</a> The region where the recipients of Peter's letter were located, facing various trials and persecutions.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_all_people.htm">Respect for All People</a> Christians are called to treat everyone with high regard, reflecting the love and respect that Christ showed to all individuals. <a href="/topical/l/love_within_the_church.htm">Love Within the Church</a> The brotherhood of believers should be marked by love and unity, serving as a testimony to the world of Christ's love. <a href="/topical/r/reverence_for_god.htm">Reverence for God</a> Fearing God involves a deep respect and awe for His holiness and authority, guiding our actions and decisions. <a href="/topical/h/honor_for_authority.htm">Honor for Authority</a> Honoring the king or governing authorities is a biblical principle, recognizing their role in maintaining order and justice.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_jewelry.htm">How do you show honor to others?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_you_show_honor_to_others.htm">How do you show honor to others?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_gypsies_and_their_beliefs.htm">What are Gypsies and their beliefs?</a> <a href="/q/use_transgender_pronouns_as_christians.htm">Should Christians use transgender pronouns?</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>(17) Honour all men.--"These words have very briefly, and yet not obscured by briefness, but withal very plainly, the sum of our duty towards God and men; to men, both in general, honour all men, and in special relations, in their Christian or religious relations, love the brotherhood; and in a chief civil relation, honour the king. And our whole duty to God, comprised under the name of His fear, is set in the middle betwixt these, as the common spring of all duty to men, and of all due observance of it, and the sovereign rule by which it is to be regulated" (Leighton). St. Paul had said that this honour was to be paid to those to whom it was due; St. Peter says that this includes all men; there is not one who can be entirely despised, not one who has quite lost the likeness of Christ; Jews are not at liberty to despise even the idolatrous Gentiles.Love the brotherhood.--See <a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm" title="Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brothers that are in the world.">1Peter 5:9</a>, and Note on <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm" title="Seeing you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit to unfeigned love of the brothers, see that you love one another with a pure heart fervently:">1Peter 1:22</a>. The brotherhood means, of course, all Christian men, who (mystically even now that the Church is divided, but then actually) formed a single confraternity. "All men," Christian or heathen, are to be "honoured," but there is a special sense in which love is only possible between fellow-Christians. For the converse proposition, see <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm" title="But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you;">Matthew 5:44</a>.Fear God.--This enforces reverence for every law and ordinance of God, and therefore serves fitly to introduce the next precept. Rebellion against Nero is rebellion against God (<a href="/romans/13-2.htm" title="Whoever therefore resists the power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.">Romans 13:2</a>. Bengel compares <a href="/proverbs/24-21.htm" title="My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:">Proverbs 24:21</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Honor all men. St. Peter illustrates the well-doing which he enjoins in ver. 15, drawing out his general exhortation into four rules of conduct. First, he bids us give honor to all men. The Christians of Asia Minor saw heathenism and vice all around them; they heard of the abominable life of Nero and his courtiers at Rome. They were conscious of a great and elevating change which had passed over themselves; St. Peter has just been enumerating the dignities and privileges of the Christian life. But they must not be lifted up; they must despise no one, but honor in all men the handiwork of God, created after God's own image, though sadly marred and defaced by sin. Respect is due to all men, of course in varying degrees and to be shown in different ways; but in some sense it is due to all, to the humblest and even to the worst. The aorist imperative (τιμήσατε) seems to lay down this principle as a sharp, definite rule, to be accepted at once, and to be applied as need arises, according to the circumstances of each case. The three following imperatives are present; the duties which they prescribe are viewed as continuous, recognized elements in well-doing. There was something new and strange in the command to honor all men; it is expressed forcibly, once for all, by the aorist imperative. Love the brotherhood. The word ἀδελφότης, brotherhood, is peculiar to St. Peter; it stands for the aggregate of Christian brethren regarded as one body in Christ. The Lord bids us "love our enemies." St. Peter's rule does not weaken the force of the Savior's precept. But love must vary in depth and degree according to the varying relations of life; and the love which true Christians feel for the like-minded must be one of its strongest forms. Fear God. Honor the king. The holy fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. The fear of God as the King of kings will lead us to give due honor to earthly princes, who rule by his controlling providence. It was especially necessary to urge the fear of God as a motive, when the king to be honored was such as Nero. <a href="/commentaries/1_peter/2-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Treat everyone with high regard: τιμήσατε (timēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5091.htm">Strong's 5091: </a> From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere. Love ἀγαπᾶτε (agapate) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brotherhood [of believers], ἀδελφότητα (adelphotēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_81.htm">Strong's 81: </a> From adephos; brotherhood, i.e. The fraternity. fear φοβεῖσθε (phobeisthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere. God, Θεὸν (Theon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. honor τιμᾶτε (timate) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5091.htm">Strong's 5091: </a> From timios; to prize, i.e. Fix a valuation upon; by implication, to revere. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. king. βασιλέα (basilea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. 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