1 Most later witnesses (D2 0278 𝔐 lat sy) have καί (kai, “and”) after ἀρχαῖς (archais, “rulers”), though the earliest and best witnesses (א A C D* F G Ψ 33 104 1739 1881) lack the conjunction. Although the καί is most likely not authentic, it has been added in translation due to the requirements of English style. For more discussion, see .

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Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work,

Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good,

Remind them to submit to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work,

Remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They should be obedient, always ready to do what is good.

Remind them to be subject to the rulers and to the authorities, to obey, to be prepared for every good work,

Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

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