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Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether it be to the king as supreme,
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Submit yourselves to [the authority of] every human institution for the sake of the Lord [to honor His name], whether it is to a king as one in a position of power,
Be submissive to every human institution and authority for the sake of the Lord, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the emperor as the supreme authority
For the sake of the Lord submit to every human institution. Do this whether it means submitting to the emperor as supreme ruler,
For the sake of the Lord, submit yourselves to every human authority — whether to the emperor as being supreme,
The Lord wants you to obey all human authorities, especially the Emperor, who rules over everyone.
Be in subjection [therefore] to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to [the] king as supreme,
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake— whether to a king as being superior,
Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;
Be willing to serve the people who have authority in this world. Do this for the Lord. Obey the king, the highest authority.
Obey all people who have authority in this world. Obey them, because you are servants of the Lord Jesus. First of all, obey the king, who rules everyone.
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the king as the supreme authority
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
For the Lord’s sake, ·yield [submit; be subject] to ·the people who have authority in this world [or every human institution/creation; Rom. 13:1–7; Titus 3:1]: the ·king [or emperor], who is the ·highest [supreme] authority,
Therefore submit yourselves unto all manner ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether it be unto the King, as unto the superior,
Place yourselves under the authority of human governments to please the Lord. Obey the emperor. He holds the highest position of authority.
For the sake of the Lord submit yourselves to every human authority: to the Emperor, who is the supreme authority,
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority
Obey the people who have authority in this world. Do this for the Lord. Obey the king, who is the highest authority.
For the Lord’s sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,
Obey every man-made authority for the Lord’s sake—whether it is the emperor, as the supreme ruler, or the governors whom he has appointed to punish evil-doers and reward those who do good service. It is the will of God that you may thus silence the ill-informed criticisms of the foolish. As free men you should never use your freedom as an excuse for doing something that is wrong, for you are at all times the servants of God. You should have respect for everyone, you should love our brotherhood, fear God and honour the emperor.
¶ Therefore, be subject to every human ordinance that is of the Lord, whether it be to a king or to a superior,
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Be subject for the sake of the Lord to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
Subject yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to a king as having supreme authority,
For the Lord’s sake, obey every law of your government: those of the king as head of the state,
Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level; they are God’s emissaries for keeping order. It is God’s will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you’re a danger to society. Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules. Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
Submit yourselves to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, whether it be to the king, as supreme,
Submit to every human authority on account of the Lord, whether to the king as supreme,
Place yourselves under the authority of human governments to please the Lord. Obey the emperor. He holds the highest position of authority.
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether it be to the king as supreme
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
For the Lord’s sake, submit to every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme
For the Lord’s sake, yield to the people who have authority in this world: the king, who is the highest authority,
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme
Follow the lead of every human authority. Do this for the Lord’s sake. Obey the emperor. He is the highest authority.
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,
Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,
Obey the head leader of the country and all other leaders over you. This pleases the Lord.
For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,
Submit yourselves to every human authority, for the Lord’s sake – whether it be to the king as to the chief head,
For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme,
For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme,
For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme,
For the Lord’s sake be subject to every human authority, whether to the emperor as supreme
Be subject to every human institution, for the sake of the Lord: whether to the emperor as supreme,
Submit [2:18; 3:1] to every created human memshalah (governing authority) because of Hashem, whether to a Melech (King) as being HaRosh,
Therefore, submit yourselves to every institution of man, for the Lord’s sake; whether it is to the king (as superior),
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
For the Lord’s sake, submit yourselves to every human authority—whether to a king as supreme,
For the Lord’s sake, accept the decrees and laws of all the various human institutions, whether they come from the highest human ruler
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Obey every officer of the government to please the Lord. Obey the king because he is over all.
Be ye subject to each creature of man, for God; either to the king, as to him that is higher in state [as precellent, or more worthy in state],
Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,
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