1 Peter 2:14

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

or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.

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.

or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.

or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise of those who do good.

or the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish those who do wrong and to honor those who do right.

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