1 Peter 2:13-17

13Be subject to every human institution for the Lord’s sake, whether to a king as supreme

14or to governors as those he commissions to punish wrongdoers and praise those who do good.

15For God wants you to silence the ignorance of foolish people by doing good.

16Live as free people, not using your freedom as a pretext for evil, but as God’s slaves.

17Honor all people, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the king.