1 Peter 2:14
“Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For so is the will of God,.... Which refers not so much to what goes before; though it is a truth, that it is the will…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Or unto governors - Subordinate officers, appointed by the chief magistrate, over provinces. Perhaps Roman proconsuls…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Or unto governors - By king as supreme, the Roman emperor is meant; and by governors, ἡγεμοσιν, are meant, leaders,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Peter 2:13-25
The general rule of a Christian conversation is this, it must be honest, which it cannot be if there be not a…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
as unto them that are sent by him The tense of the Greek participle indicates that obedience was to be paid to those…