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or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to those who do well.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Or unto governors. Subordinate officers, appointed by the chief magistrate, over provinces. Perhaps Roman proconsuls are particularly inte…
Unto governors (ηγεμοσιν). Dative again of ηγεμων, a leader (from ηγεομα, to lead), old and common word (Matthew 10:18…
19th Century
Anglican
Governors, as unto them that are sent by him.—This word includes legati, proconsuls, propraetors, procurators, a…
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Baptist
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Or unto governors, or, Whether to presidents. He designates every kind of magistrate, as if he had said that there is no kind of …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
