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My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don`t join those who are rebellious:
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Fear God, Honor the King
Commentators explain that this verse establishes a dual responsibility: first to God, then to the governing authorities. The 'fear of the Lord' encompasses reverence, worship, and submission to Him. The 'fear of the king' is a secondary, conditional respect and obedience, valid as long as it does not conflict with God's commands.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Them that are given to change — Those who seek to set aside the worship of the true God, or the authority of the true king, who represents H…
19th Century
Anglican
Those who are given to change.—Perhaps rather, those who think differently.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My son, fear thou the Lord, and the king First the Lord, and then the king; and such as fear the Lord are generally …
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