Submission to Civil Authorities
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Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
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or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
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For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
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as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
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Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
Bible text: American Standard Version (1901) · Public domain