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Government's Dual Role
Commentators unanimously highlight that Peter defines the God-given purpose of government with two functions: punishing evil and praising good. This means restraining wrongdoing and protecting law-abiding citizens. Scholars note this view was consistent even with the Roman understanding of a governor's duty, showing that Peter is affirming a universal principle of civil order for the common good of all society.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 2:14
18th Century
Theologian
Or unto governors. Subordinate officers, appointed by the chief magistrate, over provinces. Perhaps Roman proconsuls are particularly inte…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 2:14
Unto governors (ηγεμοσιν). Dative again of ηγεμων, a leader (from ηγεομα, to lead), old and common word (Matthew 10:18…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 2:14
19th Century
Bishop
Governors, as unto them that are sent by him.—This word includes legati, proconsuls, propraetors, procurators, a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 2:11–14
19th Century
Preacher
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; Having your conversation hones…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 2:14
“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…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 2:14
16th Century
Theologian
Or unto governors, or, Whether to presidents. He designates every kind of magistrate, as if he had said that there is no kind of …
John Gill
On 1 Peter 2:14
17th Century
Pastor
Or unto governors
Inferior magistrates, such as were under the Roman emperor; as proconsuls, procurators such as Pon…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 2:13–17
17th Century
Minister
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…