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

^{14 Ref} or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to those who do well.

^{15 Ref} For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

^{16 Ref} as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

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