1 Peter 2:13-15

Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 

Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority 
Romans 13:1  Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.
Titus 3:1-2  Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.

or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong 
Romans 13:4  For the one in authority is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for rulers do not bear the sword for no reason. They are God's servants, agents of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.

and to commend those who do right 
Romans 13:3  For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and you will be commended.

For it is God's will 
1 Peter 3:17  For it is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
1 Peter 4:19  So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people 
1 Peter 2:12  Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

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