Other translations
American Standard Version
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Submit to all the sons of men for the sake of God; to Kings, because of their authority,
Darby Bible Translation
Be in subjection therefore to every human institution for the Lord's sake; whether to the king as supreme,
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God's sake: whether it be to the king as excelling;
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,
God's Word
Place yourselves under the authority of human governments to please the Lord. Obey the emperor. He holds the highest position of authority.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Submit to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the Emperor as the supreme authority
International Standard Version
For the Lord's sake submit yourselves to every human authority: whether to the king as supreme,
NET Bible
Be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake, whether to a king as supreme
New American Standard Bible
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
New International Version
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,
New Living Translation
For the Lord's sake, respect all human authority--whether the king as head of state,
Webster's Bible Translation
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;
Weymouth New Testament
Submit, for the Lord's sake, to every authority set up by man, whether it be to the Emperor as supreme ruler,
The World English Bible
Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether to the king, as supreme;