1 Peter 2:15-17
New King James Version
15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men— 16 (A)as free, yet not (B)using liberty as a cloak for [a]vice, but as bondservants of God. 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear (C)God. Honor the king.
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- 1 Peter 2:16 wickedness
1 Peter 2:15-17
New International Version
15 For it is God’s will(A) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(B) 16 Live as free people,(C) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(D) live as God’s slaves.(E) 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(F) fear God, honor the emperor.(G)
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