1 Peter 2:13-17

13Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the emperor as the supreme authority

14or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good.

15For it is God’s will that you silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

16Submit as free people, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but as God’s slaves.

17Honor everyone. Love the brothers and sisters. Fear God. Honor the emperor.