1Pe 2:13-14 | MHM | STEP | Submission to Magistrates; Various Exhortations; Christ's Example as a Sufferer Christians are called to live honest and good lives. This means obeying all the duties that come with different relationships. Peter gives detailed advice about how Christians should behave as citizens, servants, and followers of Christ. He explains why it is important to submit to authority, how to deal with suffering, and how Jesus is our perfect example of patience and obedience. v. 13-14 : Peter tells Christians to submit to every human authority. This includes both the king, who is the highest ruler, and governors, who are sent by the king. Governments exist for the good of people, to punish those who do wrong and reward those who do right ( Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities , Romans 13:1 ).

‏ 1 Peter 2:13-14

Submission to Magistrates; Various Exhortations; Christ's Example as a Sufferer

Christians are called to live honest and good lives. This means obeying all the duties that come with different relationships. Peter gives detailed advice about how Christians should behave as citizens, servants, and followers of Christ. He explains why it is important to submit to authority, how to deal with suffering, and how Jesus is our perfect example of patience and obedience.

v. 13-14: Peter tells Christians to submit to every human authority. This includes both the king, who is the highest ruler, and governors, who are sent by the king. Governments exist for the good of people, to punish those who do wrong and reward those who do right (Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities, Romans 13:1 ^a).

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