Why the NIV Masked the Greek Verb Choice

Peter’s Greek wording in 1 Pet. 2:17 suggests a subtle but potent leveling of people and Roman king in Peter’s kingdom vision. Dr. Jason Maston is Professor of Theology at Houston Christian University, where he is also Associate Dean, School of Christian Thought, and Director, BA to MDiv Program. His publications include (author) Divine and Human Agency in Second Temple Judaism and Paul: A Comparative Study and (co-editor) Five Views on the Gospel. He is currently writing a theology of 1 Peter as part of the New New Testament Theology series being published by Cambridge University Press. 

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