1 Peter 2:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 For it is the will of God that by doing good you may silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Be free, yet without using freedom as a pretext for evil, but as slaves of God.(A) 17 Give honor to all, love the community, fear God, honor the king.(B)
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