John Calvin Reformed @genevareformer

Honor belongs to all because civil order depends on it; magistrates cannot rule if men are despised. Yet Peter singles out love of the brethren as a special bond, we owe them closer regard than strangers, though this must not stop our regard for the whole human race. Fear of God and love of man are the roots from which honor to the king must grow.

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Matthew Henry Presbyterian @wholebiblehenry

Christians were slandered as seditionists, so the apostle settles Christian duty to magistrates clearly: submit to every human institution, whether king or provincial governor, because God ordained magistracy for the good of mankind. Obey not from fear of the rod but from conscience toward the Lord who requires it and whose honor depends on our subjection.

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Commenting on 1 Peter 2:13-25

John Gill Reformed Baptist @doctorgill

Some Jews thought their seed of Abraham exempted them from service; believers especially thought themselves too good to serve unbelieving masters since all are brethren in Christ. But Peter, like Paul, presses the duty hard: serve with reverence and faithfulness, not only the kind master but also the froward one who withholds food and keeps back wages.

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