13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,

13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

13 For the Lord’s sake, submit to all human authority—whether the king as head of state,

13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme,

13 For the Lord’s sake, yield to the people who have authority in this world: the king, who is the highest authority,

13 Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

13 Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord’s sake; whether to the king as supreme,

13 Place yourselves under the authority of human governments to please the Lord. Obey the emperor. He holds the highest position of authority.

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

13 For the Lord’s sake accept the authority of every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme,

13 Subject yourselves to every human authority for the sake of the Lord, whether to a king as having supreme authority,

13 Follow the lead of every human authority. Do it because the Lord wants you to. Obey the king. He is the highest authority.

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,