Unto governors (ηγεμοσιν). Dative again of ηγεμων, a leader (from ηγεομα, to lead), old and common word (Matthew 10:18…

Or unto governors. Subordinate officers, appointed by the chief magistrate, over provinces. Perhaps Roman proconsuls are particularly inte…

Governors, as unto them that are sent by him.—This word includes legati, proconsuls, propraetors, procurators, a…

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation hones…

“Submit yourselves” (GK 5718; cf. 2:13, 18; 3:1) is the key theme of this section of the letter. The word in general means to “subject oneself.” He…

Or unto governors, or, Whether to presidents. He designates every kind of magistrate, as if he had said that there is no kind of …

Or unto governors
Inferior magistrates, such as were under the Roman emperor; as proconsuls, procurators such as Pon…

A Christian's conduct must be honest. However, it cannot be honest if there is not a just and careful fulfillment of all relational duties. The apo…