1Pe 2:17 | TNotes | STEP | 2:17 the family of believers: Literally the brotherhood; see study note on 5:9. • Fear God, and respect the king: Peter might be reflecting on Jesus’ balanced statement about the Christian’s duty to both God and the government (see Matt 22:21 ).

bMatt 22:21►

‏ 1 Peter 2:17

2:17 ^a the family of believers: Literally the brotherhood; see study note on 5:9.

• Fear God, and respect the king: Peter might be reflecting on Jesus’ balanced statement about the Christian’s duty to both God and the government (see Matt 22:21 ^b).