Verse Comparison: 1 Peter 2:14
American Standard Version
or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.
Amplified® Bible
Or to governors as sent by him to bring vengeance (punishment, justice) to those who do wrong and to encourage those who do good service.
Contemporary English Version
You must also obey governors, because they are sent by the Emperor to punish criminals and to praise good citizens.
Darby English Version
or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.
Good News Bible
and to the governors, who have been appointed by him to punish the evildoers and to praise those who do good.
International Standard Version
or to governors who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
King James Version
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.
New American Standard Bible
or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.
New International Version
or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
New King James Version
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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.
Young's Literal Translation
whether to governors, as to those sent through him, for punishment, indeed, of evil-doers, and a praise of those doing good;