Submission to Civil Authorities

1 Peter 2:13-17

For the sake of the Lord, submit yourselves to every human authority — whether to the emperor as being supreme,

or to governors as being sent by him to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do what is good.

For it is God’s will that your doing good should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

Submit as people who are free, but not letting your freedom serve as an excuse for evil; rather, submit as God’s slaves.

Be respectful to all — keep loving the brotherhood, fearing God and honoring the emperor.