1 Peter 2:15-17

Expanded Bible

¹⁵ [^LFor; Because] It is ·God’s desire [^Lthe will of God] that by doing good you should ·stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you [^Lsilence the ignorant talk of foolish people]. ¹⁶ Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as an ·excuse [cover-up; pretext] to do evil. Live as ·servants [slaves] of God. ¹⁷ ·Show respect for [Honor] all people: Love the ·brothers and sisters of God’s family [community of believers; brotherhood], ·respect [fear] God [Prov. 1:7], honor the king [or emperor; Rom. 13:1].