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Parallel Verses
  • World English Bible - for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
  • 新标点和合本 - 为君王和一切在位的,也该如此,使我们可以敬虔、端正、平安无事地度日。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-简体) - 为君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我们能够敬虔端正地过平稳宁静的生活。
  • 和合本2010(神版-简体) - 为君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我们能够敬虔端正地过平稳宁静的生活。
  • 当代译本 - 也要为所有的君王和掌权者祷告,使我们可以怀着虔诚、端正的心过和平安宁的生活。
  • 中文标准译本 - 好使我们能完全敬神、庄重地过平静安稳的生活。
  • 现代标点和合本 - 为君王和一切在位的也该如此,使我们可以敬虔、端正、平安无事地度日。
  • 和合本(拼音版) - 为君王和一切在位的,也该如此,使我们可以敬虔、端正、平安无事地度日。
  • New International Version - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
  • New International Reader's Version - Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.
  • English Standard Version - for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
  • New Living Translation - Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
  • Christian Standard Bible - for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • New American Standard Bible - for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • New King James Version - for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
  • Amplified Bible - for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • American Standard Version - for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
  • King James Version - For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
  • New English Translation - even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • 新標點和合本 - 為君王和一切在位的,也該如此,使我們可以敬虔、端正、平安無事地度日。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-繁體) - 為君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我們能夠敬虔端正地過平穩寧靜的生活。
  • 和合本2010(神版-繁體) - 為君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我們能夠敬虔端正地過平穩寧靜的生活。
  • 當代譯本 - 也要為所有的君王和掌權者禱告,使我們可以懷著虔誠、端正的心過和平安寧的生活。
  • 中文標準譯本 - 好使我們能完全敬神、莊重地過平靜安穩的生活。
  • 現代標點和合本 - 為君王和一切在位的也該如此,使我們可以敬虔、端正、平安無事地度日。
  • 文理和合譯本 - 為諸王及一切在位者、俾我儕虔敬莊重、和平安靜以度光陰、
  • 文理委辦譯本 - 亦為諸王暨上位者求、俾我儕虔敬端莊、綏安無事、以畢一生、
  • 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 當為君王及一切秉權者祈禱、俾我儕可虔敬端莊、安然無虞以度日、
  • 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 並為君王以及所有執政者、祈求、禱告、呼籲、謝恩、庶幾吾人得安居樂業、專心敬事天主。
  • Nueva Versión Internacional - especialmente por los gobernantes y por todas las autoridades, para que tengamos paz y tranquilidad, y llevemos una vida piadosa y digna.
  • 현대인의 성경 - 왕들과 높은 자리에 있는 모든 사람들을 위해서도 그렇게 하시오. 그것은 안정되고 평온한 가운데서 경건하고 거룩한 생활을 하기 위한 것입니다.
  • Новый Русский Перевод - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • Восточный перевод - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Que l’on prie pour les rois et pour tous ceux qui sont au pouvoir, afin que nous puissions mener, à l’abri de toute violence et dans la paix, une vie qui exprime, dans tous ses aspects, notre piété et qui commande le respect.
  • リビングバイブル - また、すべての重い責任を負っている人たちのために祈りなさい。それは、私たちが主を深く思いながら、平安のうちに落ち着いた一生を過ごすためです。
  • Nestle Aland 28 - ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.
  • unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.
  • Nova Versão Internacional - pelos reis e por todos os que exercem autoridade, para que tenhamos uma vida tranquila e pacífica, com toda a piedade e dignidade.
  • Hoffnung für alle - Betet besonders für alle, die in Regierung und Staat Verantwortung tragen, damit wir in Ruhe und Frieden leben können, ehrfürchtig vor Gott und aufrichtig unseren Mitmenschen gegenüber.
  • Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - cho các vua, cho các cấp lãnh đạo, để chúng ta được sống thanh bình, yên tĩnh trong tinh thần đạo đức đoan chính.
  • พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เพื่อเหล่ากษัตริย์และผู้มีอำนาจทั้งปวง เพื่อว่าเราทั้งหลายจะได้อยู่อย่างสงบสุข ใช้ชีวิตอย่างเงียบๆ ในทางพระเจ้าและความบริสุทธิ์ทุกอย่าง
  • พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เพื่อ​บรรดา​กษัตริย์​และ​ทุก​คน​ที่​อยู่​ใน​ตำแหน่ง​สูง เพื่อ​ว่า​พวก​เรา​จะ​ได้​ใช้​ชีวิต​อยู่​อย่าง​สันติ​และ​สงบ​ใน​ทาง​ของ​พระ​เจ้า​และ​ใน​ทาง​บริสุทธิ์​ทุก​ประการ
Cross Reference
  • Genesis 49:14 - “Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.
  • Genesis 49:15 - He saw a resting place, that it was good, the land, that it was pleasant. He bows his shoulder to the burden, and becomes a servant doing forced labor.
  • Ecclesiastes 8:2 - I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
  • Ecclesiastes 8:3 - Don’t be hasty to go out of his presence. Don’t persist in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him,
  • Ecclesiastes 8:4 - for the king’s word is supreme. Who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
  • Ecclesiastes 8:5 - Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.
  • Titus 2:10 - not stealing, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.
  • Titus 2:11 - For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
  • Titus 2:12 - instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;
  • Titus 2:13 - looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
  • Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
  • Acts 24:16 - In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
  • Luke 1:6 - They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
  • 2 Samuel 20:19 - I am among those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up Yahweh’s inheritance?”
  • Ecclesiastes 3:12 - I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
  • Ecclesiastes 3:13 - Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.
  • 2 Peter 1:3 - seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue,
  • 2 Peter 1:4 - by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
  • 2 Peter 1:5 - Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
  • 2 Peter 1:6 - and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control perseverance; and in perseverance godliness;
  • 2 Peter 1:7 - and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.
  • Psalms 72:1 - God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.
  • Romans 12:18 - If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
  • Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things.
  • Acts 10:22 - They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.”
  • Luke 2:25 - Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
  • Hebrews 12:14 - Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
  • Psalms 20:1 - May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
  • Psalms 20:2 - send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,
  • Psalms 20:3 - remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.
  • Psalms 20:4 - May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
  • Nehemiah 1:11 - Lord, I beg you, let your ear be attentive now to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants, who delight to fear your name; and please prosper your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now I was cup bearer to the king.
  • Proverbs 24:21 - My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious;
  • Romans 13:1 - Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
  • Romans 13:2 - Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
  • Romans 13:3 - For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
  • Romans 13:4 - for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
  • Romans 13:5 - Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
  • Romans 13:6 - For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
  • Romans 13:7 - Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
  • Jeremiah 29:7 - Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to Yahweh for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
  • 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
  • 1 Peter 2:10 - In the past, you were not a people, but now are God’s people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
  • 1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
  • 1 Peter 2:12 - having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • 1 Peter 2:13 - Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
  • Ezra 6:10 - that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
Parallel VersesCross Reference
  • World English Bible - for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
  • 新标点和合本 - 为君王和一切在位的,也该如此,使我们可以敬虔、端正、平安无事地度日。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-简体) - 为君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我们能够敬虔端正地过平稳宁静的生活。
  • 和合本2010(神版-简体) - 为君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我们能够敬虔端正地过平稳宁静的生活。
  • 当代译本 - 也要为所有的君王和掌权者祷告,使我们可以怀着虔诚、端正的心过和平安宁的生活。
  • 中文标准译本 - 好使我们能完全敬神、庄重地过平静安稳的生活。
  • 现代标点和合本 - 为君王和一切在位的也该如此,使我们可以敬虔、端正、平安无事地度日。
  • 和合本(拼音版) - 为君王和一切在位的,也该如此,使我们可以敬虔、端正、平安无事地度日。
  • New International Version - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
  • New International Reader's Version - Pray for kings. Pray for everyone who is in authority. Pray that we can live peaceful and quiet lives. And pray that we will be godly and holy.
  • English Standard Version - for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
  • New Living Translation - Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
  • Christian Standard Bible - for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • New American Standard Bible - for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • New King James Version - for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.
  • Amplified Bible - for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • American Standard Version - for kings and all that are in high place; that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and gravity.
  • King James Version - For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
  • New English Translation - even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
  • 新標點和合本 - 為君王和一切在位的,也該如此,使我們可以敬虔、端正、平安無事地度日。
  • 和合本2010(上帝版-繁體) - 為君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我們能夠敬虔端正地過平穩寧靜的生活。
  • 和合本2010(神版-繁體) - 為君王和一切在位的,也要如此,使我們能夠敬虔端正地過平穩寧靜的生活。
  • 當代譯本 - 也要為所有的君王和掌權者禱告,使我們可以懷著虔誠、端正的心過和平安寧的生活。
  • 中文標準譯本 - 好使我們能完全敬神、莊重地過平靜安穩的生活。
  • 現代標點和合本 - 為君王和一切在位的也該如此,使我們可以敬虔、端正、平安無事地度日。
  • 文理和合譯本 - 為諸王及一切在位者、俾我儕虔敬莊重、和平安靜以度光陰、
  • 文理委辦譯本 - 亦為諸王暨上位者求、俾我儕虔敬端莊、綏安無事、以畢一生、
  • 施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 當為君王及一切秉權者祈禱、俾我儕可虔敬端莊、安然無虞以度日、
  • 吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 並為君王以及所有執政者、祈求、禱告、呼籲、謝恩、庶幾吾人得安居樂業、專心敬事天主。
  • Nueva Versión Internacional - especialmente por los gobernantes y por todas las autoridades, para que tengamos paz y tranquilidad, y llevemos una vida piadosa y digna.
  • 현대인의 성경 - 왕들과 높은 자리에 있는 모든 사람들을 위해서도 그렇게 하시오. 그것은 안정되고 평온한 가운데서 경건하고 거룩한 생활을 하기 위한 것입니다.
  • Новый Русский Перевод - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • Восточный перевод - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - за царей и за всех находящихся у власти, чтобы у нас была возможность жить мирно и спокойно в благочестии и достоинстве.
  • La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Que l’on prie pour les rois et pour tous ceux qui sont au pouvoir, afin que nous puissions mener, à l’abri de toute violence et dans la paix, une vie qui exprime, dans tous ses aspects, notre piété et qui commande le respect.
  • リビングバイブル - また、すべての重い責任を負っている人たちのために祈りなさい。それは、私たちが主を深く思いながら、平安のうちに落ち着いた一生を過ごすためです。
  • Nestle Aland 28 - ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.
  • unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπὲρ βασιλέων καὶ πάντων τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων, ἵνα ἤρεμον καὶ ἡσύχιον βίον διάγωμεν ἐν πάσῃ εὐσεβείᾳ καὶ σεμνότητι.
  • Nova Versão Internacional - pelos reis e por todos os que exercem autoridade, para que tenhamos uma vida tranquila e pacífica, com toda a piedade e dignidade.
  • Hoffnung für alle - Betet besonders für alle, die in Regierung und Staat Verantwortung tragen, damit wir in Ruhe und Frieden leben können, ehrfürchtig vor Gott und aufrichtig unseren Mitmenschen gegenüber.
  • Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - cho các vua, cho các cấp lãnh đạo, để chúng ta được sống thanh bình, yên tĩnh trong tinh thần đạo đức đoan chính.
  • พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เพื่อเหล่ากษัตริย์และผู้มีอำนาจทั้งปวง เพื่อว่าเราทั้งหลายจะได้อยู่อย่างสงบสุข ใช้ชีวิตอย่างเงียบๆ ในทางพระเจ้าและความบริสุทธิ์ทุกอย่าง
  • พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - เพื่อ​บรรดา​กษัตริย์​และ​ทุก​คน​ที่​อยู่​ใน​ตำแหน่ง​สูง เพื่อ​ว่า​พวก​เรา​จะ​ได้​ใช้​ชีวิต​อยู่​อย่าง​สันติ​และ​สงบ​ใน​ทาง​ของ​พระ​เจ้า​และ​ใน​ทาง​บริสุทธิ์​ทุก​ประการ
  • Genesis 49:14 - “Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the saddlebags.
  • Genesis 49:15 - He saw a resting place, that it was good, the land, that it was pleasant. He bows his shoulder to the burden, and becomes a servant doing forced labor.
  • Ecclesiastes 8:2 - I say, “Keep the king’s command!” because of the oath to God.
  • Ecclesiastes 8:3 - Don’t be hasty to go out of his presence. Don’t persist in an evil thing, for he does whatever pleases him,
  • Ecclesiastes 8:4 - for the king’s word is supreme. Who can say to him, “What are you doing?”
  • Ecclesiastes 8:5 - Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.
  • Titus 2:10 - not stealing, but showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God, our Savior, in all things.
  • Titus 2:11 - For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men,
  • Titus 2:12 - instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;
  • Titus 2:13 - looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,
  • Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.
  • Acts 24:16 - In this I also practice always having a conscience void of offense toward God and men.
  • Luke 1:6 - They were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord.
  • 2 Samuel 20:19 - I am among those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel. You seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel. Why will you swallow up Yahweh’s inheritance?”
  • Ecclesiastes 3:12 - I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
  • Ecclesiastes 3:13 - Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.
  • 2 Peter 1:3 - seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue,
  • 2 Peter 1:4 - by which he has granted to us his precious and exceedingly great promises; that through these you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust.
  • 2 Peter 1:5 - Yes, and for this very cause adding on your part all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence; and in moral excellence, knowledge;
  • 2 Peter 1:6 - and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control perseverance; and in perseverance godliness;
  • 2 Peter 1:7 - and in godliness brotherly affection; and in brotherly affection, love.
  • Psalms 72:1 - God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.
  • Romans 12:18 - If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
  • Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report: if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things.
  • Acts 10:22 - They said, “Cornelius, a centurion, a righteous man and one who fears God, and well spoken of by all the nation of the Jews, was directed by a holy angel to invite you to his house, and to listen to what you say.”
  • Luke 2:25 - Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
  • Hebrews 12:14 - Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,
  • Psalms 20:1 - May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
  • Psalms 20:2 - send you help from the sanctuary, grant you support from Zion,
  • Psalms 20:3 - remember all your offerings, and accept your burned sacrifice. Selah.
  • Psalms 20:4 - May he grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel.
  • Nehemiah 1:11 - Lord, I beg you, let your ear be attentive now to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants, who delight to fear your name; and please prosper your servant today, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” Now I was cup bearer to the king.
  • Proverbs 24:21 - My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don’t join those who are rebellious;
  • Romans 13:1 - Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.
  • Romans 13:2 - Therefore he who resists the authority withstands the ordinance of God; and those who withstand will receive to themselves judgment.
  • Romans 13:3 - For rulers are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Do you desire to have no fear of the authority? Do that which is good, and you will have praise from the authority,
  • Romans 13:4 - for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.
  • Romans 13:5 - Therefore you need to be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.
  • Romans 13:6 - For this reason you also pay taxes, for they are servants of God’s service, continually doing this very thing.
  • Romans 13:7 - Therefore give everyone what you owe: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if customs, then customs; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:11 - and that you make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, even as we instructed you;
  • Jeremiah 29:7 - Seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to Yahweh for it; for in its peace you will have peace.”
  • 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
  • 1 Peter 2:10 - In the past, you were not a people, but now are God’s people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
  • 1 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
  • 1 Peter 2:12 - having good behavior among the nations, so in that of which they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they see, glorify God in the day of visitation.
  • 1 Peter 2:13 - Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
  • Ezra 6:10 - that they may offer sacrifices of pleasant aroma to the God of heaven, and pray for the life of the king, and of his sons.
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