1 Peter 2:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Submit. Same word in 1 Peter 2:18 (subject).

ordinance. Greek. ktisis. Always translated "creature" or "creation", except Hebrews 9:11 and here.

of man. human. Greek. anthropinos. See Romans 6:19.

for, &c. = on account of (App-104. 1 Peter 2:2) the Lord.

supreme. Same as "higher", Rom 18:1.

1 Peter 2:13

13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;