^{13 Ref} Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

^{14 Ref} Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

^{15 Ref} For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

^{16 Ref} As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

^{17 Ref} Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.