American Standard Version of 1901
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Be subject to every {Greek: creation.}ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
or unto governors, as sent {Greek: through.}by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
as free, and not {Greek: having.}using your freedom for a cloak of {Or, malice 1 Corinthians 14:20.}wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.
Already are ye filled, already ye are become rich, ye have come to reign without us: yea and I would that ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
And one out of the multitude said unto him, Teacher, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me.
For ye, brethren, were called for freedom; only use not your freedom for an occasion to the flesh, but through love be servants one to another.
But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
And when even was come, they brought unto him many {Or, demoniacs}possessed with demons: and he cast out the spirits with a word, and healed all that were sick:
Let every soul be in subjection to the higher powers: for there is no power but of God; and the powers that be are ordained of God.