Bible Study

1 Peter 2:13-16

[13] [n]Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, [14] or to governors as sent by him [o]to punish those who do evil and [p]to praise those who do good. [15] For this is the will of God, [q]that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. [16] [r]Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but [s]living as servants of God.

1 Peter 2:3-8

[3] if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.

[4] As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, [5] you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. [6] For it stands in Scripture: 

    “Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone,

        a cornerstone chosen and precious,

    and whoever believes in him will not be put to shame.”

    [7] So the honor is for you who believe, but for those who do not believe, 

    “The stone that the builders rejected

        has become the cornerstone,”(1)

    [8] and 

    “A stone of stumbling,

        and a rock of offense.”

    They stumble because they disobey the word, as they were destined to do. 

Romans 13:1-2

[1] Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. [2] Therefore whoever resists the authorities resists what God has appointed, and those who resist will incur judgment.

Titus 3:1-2

[1] Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, [2] to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.