1 Peter 2:14

“Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:14

Or vnto gouernours, as vnto them that are sent by him, for the punishment of euil doers, and for the praise of them that doe well.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.
- Basic English Bible

or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
- Darby Bible

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.
- Webster's Bible

or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.
- Weymouth Bible

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
- World English Bible

ethir to duykis, as to thilke that ben sent of hym to the veniaunce of mysdoers, and to the preisyng of good men.
- Wycliffe Bible

whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible Commentary for 1 Peter 2:14

Wesley's Notes for 1 Peter 2:14


2:14 Or to subordinate governors, or magistrates.



People's Bible Notes for 1 Peter 2:14


1Pe 2:14 Or unto the governors. The magistrates placed over the provinces of the Roman empire. Rulers are necessary, for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. Both to punish the evil and to reward the good. Compare Ro 13:1-6.

View more 1 Peter 2:14 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...

1 Peter 2:14 meaning
 

Discussion for 1 Peter 2

View All