1 Peter 2:14

1 Peter 2:14 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

14or to governors as sent 2:14 Lit throughby him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

14or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

14or to governors as sent by him to bring punishment to those who do wrong, and to praise and encourage those who do right.

14or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

14Obey the governors. The emperor sends them to punish those who do wrong. He also sends them to praise those who do right.