1. 1 Peter 2:13–17 (ESV)
  2. Structure and outline

The structure of 1 Peter 2:13–17

1 Peter 2:13–17 (ESV)

13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

1 Peter 2:13–14 gives the command to submit, drawing out specifically to what/whom one must submit. 1 Peter 2:15 adds the motive. 1 Peter 2:16–17 makes clear that this submission is to be (and can be) done willingly as opposed to grudgingly.