Translation Comparison

1 Peter 2:14

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The verse 1 Peter 2:14 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse 1 Peter 2:14 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
American Standard VersionASV	or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of the good:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
English Revised VersionERV	or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.
World English BibleWEB	or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;
American King James VersionAKJV	Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.

King James Bible

KJV

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

American Standard Version

ASV

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of the good:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.

English Revised Version

ERV

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.

World English Bible

WEB

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;

American King James Version

AKJV

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.

King James Bible

KJV

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

American Standard Version

ASV

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of the good:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.

English Revised Version

ERV

or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.

World English Bible

WEB

or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;

American King James Version

AKJV

Or to governors, as to them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

or to provincial Governors as sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and the encouragement of those who do what is right.