1 Peter 2:17–19
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
‖Honour all men. Loue the brotherhood. Feare God. Honour the King.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, esteeme.
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Seruants, be subiect to your masters with al feare, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
For this is thanke-worthie, if a man for conscience toward God endure griefe, suffering wrongfully.
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From verse 17
- Proverbs 24:21Rank 1 from verse 17
- Romans 12:10Rank 2 from verse 17
- Romans 13:7Rank 3 from verse 17
- 1 Peter 5:5Rank 4 from verse 17
5Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
5Likewise ye yonger, submit your selues vnto the elder: yea, all of you bee subiect one to another, and bee clothed with humilitie: for God resisteth the proud, and giueth grace to the humble.
- Philippians 2:3Rank 5 from verse 17
- Hebrews 13:1Rank 6 from verse 17
- 1 Peter 1:22Rank 7 from verse 17
22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
22Seeing yee haue purified your soules in obeying the truth through the Spirit, vnto vnfained loue of the brethren: see that ye loue one another with a pure heart feruently,
- Exodus 20:12Rank 8 from verse 17
- 1 Timothy 6:1Rank 9 from verse 17
- 2 Corinthians 7:1Rank 10 from verse 17
1HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
1¶ Hauing therefore these promises (dearely beloued) let vs cleanse our selues from all filthines of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holinesse in the feare of God.
- Leviticus 19:32Rank 11 from verse 17
- Ecclesiastes 8:2Rank 12 from verse 17
- Matthew 22:21Rank 13 from verse 17
21They say unto him, Cæsar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which are Cæsar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
21They say vnto him, Cesars. Then sayth he vnto them, *Render therefore vnto Cesar, the things which are Cesars: and vnto God, the things that are Gods.
- 1 Chronicles 29:20Rank 14 from verse 17
20¶ And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the Lord your God. And all the congregation blessed the Lord God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the Lord, and the king.
20¶ And Dauid said to all the Congregation: Nowe blesse the LORD your God. And all the Congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed downe their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the King.
- Ephesians 5:21Rank 15 from verse 17
- Proverbs 1:7Rank 16 from verse 17
- Proverbs 23:17Rank 17 from verse 17
- Psalms 111:10Rank 18 from verse 17
- Genesis 22:12Rank 19 from verse 17
12And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
12And he said, Lay not thine hand vpon the lad, neither do thou any thing vnto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withhelde thy sonne, thine onely sonne from mee.
- Genesis 42:18Rank 20 from verse 17
- John 13:35Rank 21 from verse 17
- 1 Samuel 15:30Rank 22 from verse 17
30Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord thy God.
30Then he said, I haue sinned; yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the Elders of my people, and before Israel, and turne againe with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.
- Genesis 20:11Rank 23 from verse 17
- Zechariah 11:14Rank 24 from verse 17
From verse 18
- Titus 2:9–10Rank 1 from verse 18
9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
9 Exhort seruants to be obedient vnto their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not ‖answering againe:
10Not purloyning, but shewing all good fidelitie, that they may adorne the doctrine of God our Sauiour in all things.
- Colossians 3:22–25Rank 2 from verse 18
22Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
23And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
24Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
22Seruants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh: not with eye seruice as men pleasers, but in singlenesse of heart, fearing God:
23And whatsoeuer yee doe, doe it heartily, as to the Lord, and not vnto men:
24Knowing, that of the Lord yee shall receiue the reward of the inheritance: for ye serue the Lord Christ.
25But he that doeth wrong, shall receiue for the wrong which hee hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
- Ephesians 6:5–7Rank 3 from verse 18
5Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;
6Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;
7With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
5Seruants, bee obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with feare and trembling, in singlenesse of your heart, as vnto Christ:
6Not with eye seruice as men pleasers, but as the seruants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart:
7With good will doing seruice, as to the Lord, and not to men,
- 1 Timothy 6:1–3Rank 4 from verse 18
1LET as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
1¶ Let as many seruants as are vnder the yoke, count their owne masters worthy of all honour, that the Name of God, and his doctrine be not blasphemed.
2And they that haue beleeuing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren: but rather doe them seruice, because they are ‖faithfull and beloued, partakers of the benefite: These things teach and exhort.
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, euen the wordes of our Lord Iesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godlinesse:
- Proverbs 3:32Rank 5 from verse 18
- Galatians 5:22Rank 6 from verse 18
- James 3:17Rank 7 from verse 18
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
17But the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy, and good fruits, ‖without partialitie, and without hypocrisie.
- Proverbs 8:13Rank 8 from verse 18
- Psalms 101:4Rank 9 from verse 18
- 2 Corinthians 10:1Rank 10 from verse 18
- Proverbs 11:20Rank 11 from verse 18
- Proverbs 10:32Rank 13 from verse 18
From verse 19
- Matthew 5:10–12Rank 1 from verse 19
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
10*Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousnesse sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall reuile you, and persecute you, and shal say all manner of *euill against you †falsly for my sake.
12Reioyce, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heauen: For so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you.
- 1 Peter 2:20Rank 2 from verse 19
20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
20For what glory is it, if when yee be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently: but if when yee doe well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is ‖acceptable with God.
- 1 Peter 3:14–17Rank 3 from verse 19
14But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
16Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.
14But and if ye suffer for righteousnes sake, happy are ye, and be not *afraid of their terrour, neither be troubled:
15But sanctifie the Lord God in your hearts, & be ready alwayes to giue an answere to euery man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekenesse and ‖feare:
16Hauing a good conscience, that whereas they speake euill of you, as of euill doers, they may bee ashamed that falsly accuse your good conuersation in Christ.
17For it is better, if the will of God be so, that yee suffer for well doing, then for euill doing.
- 1 Corinthians 15:10Rank 4 from verse 19
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.
10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed vpon me, was not in vaine: But I laboured more abundantly then they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me:
- John 15:21Rank 6 from verse 19
- Romans 13:5Rank 7 from verse 19
- 2 Corinthians 1:12Rank 8 from verse 19
12For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
12For our reioycing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicitie and godly sinceritie, not with fleshly wisedome, but by the grace of God, wee haue had our conuersation in the world, and more aboundantly to youwards.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1Rank 9 from verse 19
- 2 Timothy 1:12Rank 10 from verse 19
12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
12For the which cause I also suffer these things; neuerthelesse, I am not ashamed: for I know whom I haue ‖beleeued, and I am perswaded that he is able to keepe that which I haue committed vnto him against that day.
- Psalms 119:86Rank 11 from verse 19
- Psalms 35:19Rank 12 from verse 19
- Psalms 38:19Rank 13 from verse 19
- Psalms 69:4Rank 14 from verse 19
4They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored that which I took not away.
4They that hate mee without a cause, are moe then the haires of mine head: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mightie: then I restored that which I tooke not away.
- Acts 11:23Rank 16 from verse 19
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1 Peter 2:17
Sense 1: Esteem, respect, dignity, glory, distinction, or exalted standing. Sense 2: To esteem, respect, acknowledge, reward, or adorn.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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brotherhood
1. A body or company of brethren. 2. The bond or relationship between brethren.
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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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The one true God.
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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.
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1 Peter 2:18
Persons who serve, labour for, obey, or attend another.
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Sense 1: Under the authority, power, control, or obedience of another. Sense 2: Exposed, liable, or bound to the condition named.
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The possessive form of ye or you, ordinarily plural, marking what belongs to, concerns, proceeds from, or stands in relation to the persons addressed.
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Persons who rule, own, teach, or exercise authority over others.
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1. Alarm, dread, terror, or apprehension. 2. Reverence, awe, or respectful regard. 3. A person, thing, or event feared or revered. 4. To fear, dread, or reverence.
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Sense 1: Right, morally upright, beneficial, pleasing, useful, suitable, sound, favourable, or excellent. Sense 2: A good thing, benefit, welfare, possession, or goods. Sense 3: In ‘make good,’ to repair, repay, fulfil, establish, or prove.
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Mild; meek; soft; bland; not rough, harsh or severe.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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1. Perverse or turned aside from what is right. 2. Contrary or opposed in conduct or response.
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1 Peter 2:19
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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thankworthy
Worthy of approval or commendation.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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conscience
The inward moral awareness that bears witness concerning one's conduct, accusing or excusing and approving or condemning.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
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The one true God.
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1. To continue, remain, last, or abide. 2. To bear, tolerate, withstand, or undergo. 3. To persevere without giving way.
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Sorrow, pain, distress, anguish, trouble, burden, injury, or the cause of such suffering in mind, body, or spirit.
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Sense 1: Undergoing or enduring pain, wrong, loss, or death. Sense 2: Allowing or permitting.
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wrongfully
Unjustly; in a manner contrary to the moral law or to justice.
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16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
16As free, and not †vsing your libertie for a cloake of maliciousnesse, but as the seruants of God.
17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
17‖Honour all men. Loue the brotherhood. Feare God. Honour the King.
Selected passage18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
18Seruants, be subiect to your masters with al feare, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Selected passage19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
19For this is thanke-worthie, if a man for conscience toward God endure griefe, suffering wrongfully.
Selected passage20For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
20For what glory is it, if when yee be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently: but if when yee doe well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is ‖acceptable with God.