Titus 3:1 Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.

3:1 NIrV

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New International Reader's Version - Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.
新标点和合本 - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服作官的、掌权的，遵他的命，预备行各样的善事。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服执政的、掌权的，要服从，预备行各样善事。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服执政的、掌权的，要服从，预备行各样善事。
当代译本 - 你要提醒众人顺服执政掌权者，要服从，随时准备做各种善事。
圣经新译本 - 你要提醒他们服从执政的和掌权的，听从他们，随时准备作各种善工。
中文标准译本 - 你提醒他们要服从统治者和掌权者，要顺从，并要为一切美善的工作做好准备；
现代标点和合本 - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服做官的、掌权的，遵他的命，预备行各样的善事。
和合本（拼音版） - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服作官的、掌权的，遵他的命，预备行各样的善事。
New International Version - Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
English Standard Version - Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
New Living Translation - Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.
The Message - Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights. God’s people should be bighearted and courteous.
Christian Standard Bible - Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
New American Standard Bible - Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
New King James Version - Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
Amplified Bible - Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
American Standard Version - Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
King James Version - Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
New English Translation - Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
World English Bible - Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
新標點和合本 - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服作官的、掌權的，遵他的命，預備行各樣的善事。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服執政的、掌權的，要服從，預備行各樣善事。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服執政的、掌權的，要服從，預備行各樣善事。
當代譯本 - 你要提醒眾人順服執政掌權者，要服從，隨時準備做各種善事。
聖經新譯本 - 你要提醒他們服從執政的和掌權的，聽從他們，隨時準備作各種善工。
呂振中譯本 - 你應當提醒眾人要順服執政的、掌權的，要服從權柄，對各樣善事、要隨時準備着行。
中文標準譯本 - 你提醒他們要服從統治者和掌權者，要順從，並要為一切美善的工作做好準備；
現代標點和合本 - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服做官的、掌權的，遵他的命，預備行各樣的善事。
文理和合譯本 - 爾提撕彼眾、當服有位有權者而順從之、以備諸善、
文理委辦譯本 - 教人當服有位從政、百善悉備、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當勸人記憶服於執政者、秉權者、順從其命、隨時有備、行諸善事、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 望汝提醒眾人、務宜順服官長有司從命如流、奉行百善、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Recuérdales a todos que deben mostrarse obedientes y sumisos ante los gobernantes y las autoridades. Siempre deben estar dispuestos a hacer lo bueno:
현대인의 성경 - 그대는 신자들을 깨우쳐 통치자들과 정부 당국에 복종하고 순종하며 언제 나 선한 일을 하도록 하시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
Восточный перевод - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Rappelle à tous qu’ils ont à se soumettre aux gouvernants et aux autorités, qu’ils doivent leur obéir et être prêts à accomplir toute œuvre bonne.
リビングバイブル - 神に立てられた指導者の権威に服従し、いつも従順で、良いことは何でも進んで行うよう、教会の人たちに教えなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὑπομίμνῃσκε αὐτοὺς ἀρχαῖς ἐξουσίαις ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν, πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπομίμνῃσκε αὐτοὺς ἀρχαῖς, ἐξουσίαις, ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν; πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι,
Nova Versão Internacional - Lembre a todos que se sujeitem aos governantes e às autoridades, sejam obedientes, estejam sempre prontos a fazer tudo o que é bom,
Hoffnung für alle - Erinnere die Christen daran, dass sie sich den Regierenden und staatlichen Behörden unterzuordnen haben. Sie sollen die Gesetze des Staates befolgen und jederzeit bereit sein, Gutes zu tun.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy nhắc nhở các tín hữu phải vâng phục nhà cầm quyền, tuân lệnh họ và sẵn sàng làm mọi việc thiện.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงเตือนประชากรเหล่านั้นให้อยู่ในบังคับของเจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายปกครองและผู้มีอำนาจ ให้เชื่อฟังและพร้อมจะทำสิ่งที่ดี
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงเตือนพวกเขาให้ยอมเชื่อฟังบรรดาผู้อยู่ในระดับปกครองและผู้มีสิทธิอำนาจ และพร้อมเสมอที่จะกระทำความดีทุกประการ

交叉引用

Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.
Jude 1:5 - I want to remind you about some things you already know. The Lord saved his people. At one time he brought them out of Egypt. But later he destroyed those who did not believe.
1 Timothy 2:2 - 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.
2 Peter 3:1 - Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders. I want to encourage you to think in a way that is pure.
2 Peter 3:2 - I want you to remember the words the holy prophets spoke in the past. Remember the command our Lord and Savior gave through your apostles.
Ephesians 2:10 - We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.
Jeremiah 27:17 - Do not listen to them. Serve the king of Babylon. Then you will live. Why should this city be destroyed?
Philippians 1:11 - You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.
Matthew 23:2 - “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat,” he said.
Matthew 23:3 - “So you must be careful to do everything they say. But don’t do what they do. They don’t practice what they preach.
Colossians 1:10 - Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.
1 Timothy 4:6 - Point out these things to the brothers and sisters. Then you will serve Christ Jesus well. You will show that you’ve grown in the truths of the faith. You will show that you’ve been trained by the good teaching you’ve obeyed.
1 Timothy 5:10 - She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.
2 Peter 1:12 - So I will always remind you of these things. I’ll do it even though you know them. I’ll do it even though you now have deep roots in the truth.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.
Titus 2:14 - He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.
Isaiah 43:26 - But let us go to court together. Remind me of what you have done. State your case. Prove to me that you are not guilty.
Titus 3:8 - You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.
Deuteronomy 17:12 - Someone might show that they don’t respect the judge. Or they will show that they don’t respect the priest. The priest will serve the Lord your God at the place God will choose. If anyone doesn’t show respect for these people, that person must be put to death. Remove that evil person from Israel.
2 Timothy 1:6 - This is why I remind you to help God’s gift grow, just as a small spark grows into a fire. God put his gift in you when I placed my hands on you.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - I’m telling you to obey the king’s command. You promised to serve him. You made a promise to God.
Ecclesiastes 8:3 - Don’t be in a hurry to quit your job in the palace. Don’t stand up for something the king doesn’t like. He’ll do anything he wants to.
Ecclesiastes 8:4 - The king has the final word. So who can ask him, “What are you doing?”
Ecclesiastes 8:5 - No one who obeys his command will be harmed. Those who are wise will know the proper time and way to approach him.
Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:10 - So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.
Hebrews 13:21 - supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 22:21 - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. And give back to God what belongs to God.”
Proverbs 24:21 - My son, have respect for the Lord and the king. Don’t join with officials who disobey them.
2 Timothy 2:21 - Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work.
Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.
1 Peter 2:13 - Follow the lead of every human authority. Do this for the Lord’s sake. Obey the emperor. He is the highest authority.
1 Peter 2:14 - Obey the governors. The emperor sends them to punish those who do wrong. He also sends them to praise those who do right.
1 Peter 2:15 - By doing good you will put a stop to the talk of foolish people. They don’t know what they are saying.
1 Peter 2:16 - Live as free people. But don’t use your freedom to cover up evil. Live as people who are God’s slaves.
1 Peter 2:17 - Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor.
Romans 13:1 - All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God.
Romans 13:2 - So whoever opposes the authorities opposes leaders whom God has appointed. Those who do that will be judged.
Romans 13:3 - If you do what is right, you won’t need to be afraid of your rulers. But watch out if you do what is wrong! You don’t want to be afraid of those in authority, do you? Then do what is right, and you will be praised.
Romans 13:4 - The one in authority serves God for your good. But if you do wrong, watch out! Rulers don’t carry a sword for no reason at all. They serve God. And God is carrying out his anger through them. The ruler punishes anyone who does wrong.
Romans 13:5 - You must obey the authorities. Then you will not be punished. You must also obey them because you know it is right.
Romans 13:6 - That’s also why you pay taxes. The authorities serve God. Ruling takes up all their time.
Romans 13:7 - Give to everyone what you owe them. Do you owe taxes? Then pay them. Do you owe anything else to the government? Then pay it. Do you owe respect? Then give it. Do you owe honor? Then show it.

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交叉引用

New International Reader's Version - Remind God’s people to obey rulers and authorities. Remind them to be ready to do what is good.
新标点和合本 - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服作官的、掌权的，遵他的命，预备行各样的善事。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服执政的、掌权的，要服从，预备行各样善事。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服执政的、掌权的，要服从，预备行各样善事。
当代译本 - 你要提醒众人顺服执政掌权者，要服从，随时准备做各种善事。
圣经新译本 - 你要提醒他们服从执政的和掌权的，听从他们，随时准备作各种善工。
中文标准译本 - 你提醒他们要服从统治者和掌权者，要顺从，并要为一切美善的工作做好准备；
现代标点和合本 - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服做官的、掌权的，遵他的命，预备行各样的善事。
和合本（拼音版） - 你要提醒众人，叫他们顺服作官的、掌权的，遵他的命，预备行各样的善事。
New International Version - Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,
English Standard Version - Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
New Living Translation - Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.
The Message - Remind the people to respect the government and be law-abiding, always ready to lend a helping hand. No insults, no fights. God’s people should be bighearted and courteous.
Christian Standard Bible - Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
New American Standard Bible - Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed,
New King James Version - Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,
Amplified Bible - Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,
American Standard Version - Put them in mind to be in subjection to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready unto every good work,
King James Version - Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,
New English Translation - Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work.
World English Bible - Remind them to be in subjection to rulers and to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,
新標點和合本 - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服作官的、掌權的，遵他的命，預備行各樣的善事。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服執政的、掌權的，要服從，預備行各樣善事。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服執政的、掌權的，要服從，預備行各樣善事。
當代譯本 - 你要提醒眾人順服執政掌權者，要服從，隨時準備做各種善事。
聖經新譯本 - 你要提醒他們服從執政的和掌權的，聽從他們，隨時準備作各種善工。
呂振中譯本 - 你應當提醒眾人要順服執政的、掌權的，要服從權柄，對各樣善事、要隨時準備着行。
中文標準譯本 - 你提醒他們要服從統治者和掌權者，要順從，並要為一切美善的工作做好準備；
現代標點和合本 - 你要提醒眾人，叫他們順服做官的、掌權的，遵他的命，預備行各樣的善事。
文理和合譯本 - 爾提撕彼眾、當服有位有權者而順從之、以備諸善、
文理委辦譯本 - 教人當服有位從政、百善悉備、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 爾當勸人記憶服於執政者、秉權者、順從其命、隨時有備、行諸善事、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 望汝提醒眾人、務宜順服官長有司從命如流、奉行百善、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Recuérdales a todos que deben mostrarse obedientes y sumisos ante los gobernantes y las autoridades. Siempre deben estar dispuestos a hacer lo bueno:
현대인의 성경 - 그대는 신자들을 깨우쳐 통치자들과 정부 당국에 복종하고 순종하며 언제 나 선한 일을 하도록 하시오.
Новый Русский Перевод - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
Восточный перевод - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Напоминай людям о том, что они должны подчиняться начальству и властям и быть послушными и готовыми выполнить любое доброе дело.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Rappelle à tous qu’ils ont à se soumettre aux gouvernants et aux autorités, qu’ils doivent leur obéir et être prêts à accomplir toute œuvre bonne.
リビングバイブル - 神に立てられた指導者の権威に服従し、いつも従順で、良いことは何でも進んで行うよう、教会の人たちに教えなさい。
Nestle Aland 28 - Ὑπομίμνῃσκε αὐτοὺς ἀρχαῖς ἐξουσίαις ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν, πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι,
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - ὑπομίμνῃσκε αὐτοὺς ἀρχαῖς, ἐξουσίαις, ὑποτάσσεσθαι, πειθαρχεῖν; πρὸς πᾶν ἔργον ἀγαθὸν ἑτοίμους εἶναι,
Nova Versão Internacional - Lembre a todos que se sujeitem aos governantes e às autoridades, sejam obedientes, estejam sempre prontos a fazer tudo o que é bom,
Hoffnung für alle - Erinnere die Christen daran, dass sie sich den Regierenden und staatlichen Behörden unterzuordnen haben. Sie sollen die Gesetze des Staates befolgen und jederzeit bereit sein, Gutes zu tun.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Hãy nhắc nhở các tín hữu phải vâng phục nhà cầm quyền, tuân lệnh họ và sẵn sàng làm mọi việc thiện.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - จงเตือนประชากรเหล่านั้นให้อยู่ในบังคับของเจ้าหน้าที่ฝ่ายปกครองและผู้มีอำนาจ ให้เชื่อฟังและพร้อมจะทำสิ่งที่ดี
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - จงเตือนพวกเขาให้ยอมเชื่อฟังบรรดาผู้อยู่ในระดับปกครองและผู้มีสิทธิอำนาจ และพร้อมเสมอที่จะกระทำความดีทุกประการ

Titus 3:14 - Our people must learn to commit themselves to doing what is good. Then they can provide for people when they are in great need. If they do that, their lives won’t turn out to be useless.
Jude 1:5 - I want to remind you about some things you already know. The Lord saved his people. At one time he brought them out of Egypt. But later he destroyed those who did not believe.
1 Timothy 2:2 - 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.
2 Peter 3:1 - Dear friends, this is now my second letter to you. I have written both of them as reminders. I want to encourage you to think in a way that is pure.
2 Peter 3:2 - I want you to remember the words the holy prophets spoke in the past. Remember the command our Lord and Savior gave through your apostles.
Ephesians 2:10 - We are God’s creation. He created us to belong to Christ Jesus. Now we can do good works. Long ago God prepared these works for us to do.
Jeremiah 27:17 - Do not listen to them. Serve the king of Babylon. Then you will live. Why should this city be destroyed?
Philippians 1:11 - You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.
Matthew 23:2 - “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat,” he said.
Matthew 23:3 - “So you must be careful to do everything they say. But don’t do what they do. They don’t practice what they preach.
Colossians 1:10 - Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.
1 Timothy 4:6 - Point out these things to the brothers and sisters. Then you will serve Christ Jesus well. You will show that you’ve grown in the truths of the faith. You will show that you’ve been trained by the good teaching you’ve obeyed.
1 Timothy 5:10 - She must be well known for the good things she does. That includes bringing up children. It includes inviting guests into her home. It includes washing the feet of the Lord’s people. It includes helping those who are in trouble. A widow should spend her time doing all kinds of good things.
2 Peter 1:12 - So I will always remind you of these things. I’ll do it even though you know them. I’ll do it even though you now have deep roots in the truth.
1 Corinthians 15:58 - My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don’t let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.
Titus 2:14 - He gave himself for us. By doing that, he set us free from all evil. He wanted to make us pure. He wanted us to be his very own people. He wanted us to desire to do what is good.
Isaiah 43:26 - But let us go to court together. Remind me of what you have done. State your case. Prove to me that you are not guilty.
Titus 3:8 - You can trust this saying. These things are important. Treat them that way. Then those who trust in God will be careful to commit themselves to doing good. These things are excellent. They are for the good of everyone.
Deuteronomy 17:12 - Someone might show that they don’t respect the judge. Or they will show that they don’t respect the priest. The priest will serve the Lord your God at the place God will choose. If anyone doesn’t show respect for these people, that person must be put to death. Remove that evil person from Israel.
2 Timothy 1:6 - This is why I remind you to help God’s gift grow, just as a small spark grows into a fire. God put his gift in you when I placed my hands on you.
Ecclesiastes 8:2 - I’m telling you to obey the king’s command. You promised to serve him. You made a promise to God.
Ecclesiastes 8:3 - Don’t be in a hurry to quit your job in the palace. Don’t stand up for something the king doesn’t like. He’ll do anything he wants to.
Ecclesiastes 8:4 - The king has the final word. So who can ask him, “What are you doing?”
Ecclesiastes 8:5 - No one who obeys his command will be harmed. Those who are wise will know the proper time and way to approach him.
Galatians 6:9 - Let us not become tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we don’t give up.
Galatians 6:10 - So when we can do good to everyone, let us do it. Let’s try even harder to do good to the family of believers.
Hebrews 13:21 - supply you with everything good. Then you can do what he wants. May he do in us what is pleasing to him. We can do it only with the help of Jesus Christ. Give him glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 22:21 - “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “So give back to Caesar what belongs to Caesar. And give back to God what belongs to God.”
Proverbs 24:21 - My son, have respect for the Lord and the king. Don’t join with officials who disobey them.
2 Timothy 2:21 - Suppose someone stays away from what is common. Then the Master will be able to use them for special purposes. They will be made holy. They will be ready to do any good work.
Ecclesiastes 10:4 - Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job in the palace. Being calm can overcome what you have done against him.
1 Peter 2:13 - Follow the lead of every human authority. Do this for the Lord’s sake. Obey the emperor. He is the highest authority.
1 Peter 2:14 - Obey the governors. The emperor sends them to punish those who do wrong. He also sends them to praise those who do right.
1 Peter 2:15 - By doing good you will put a stop to the talk of foolish people. They don’t know what they are saying.
1 Peter 2:16 - Live as free people. But don’t use your freedom to cover up evil. Live as people who are God’s slaves.
1 Peter 2:17 - Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor.
Romans 13:1 - All of you must obey those who rule over you. There are no authorities except the ones God has chosen. Those who now rule have been chosen by God.
Romans 13:2 - So whoever opposes the authorities opposes leaders whom God has appointed. Those who do that will be judged.
Romans 13:3 - If you do what is right, you won’t need to be afraid of your rulers. But watch out if you do what is wrong! You don’t want to be afraid of those in authority, do you? Then do what is right, and you will be praised.
Romans 13:4 - The one in authority serves God for your good. But if you do wrong, watch out! Rulers don’t carry a sword for no reason at all. They serve God. And God is carrying out his anger through them. The ruler punishes anyone who does wrong.
Romans 13:5 - You must obey the authorities. Then you will not be punished. You must also obey them because you know it is right.
Romans 13:6 - That’s also why you pay taxes. The authorities serve God. Ruling takes up all their time.
Romans 13:7 - Give to everyone what you owe them. Do you owe taxes? Then pay them. Do you owe anything else to the government? Then pay it. Do you owe respect? Then give it. Do you owe honor? Then show it.