15 For [a](A)such is the will of God, that by doing right you (B)silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Act as (C)free people, and [b]do not use your freedom as a [c]covering for evil, but use it as (D)bond-servants of God. 17 (E)Honor all people, (F)love the brotherhood, (G)fear God, (H)honor the [d]king.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:15 Lit so
  2. 1 Peter 2:16 Lit not having
  3. 1 Peter 2:16 I.e., a way to conceal
  4. 1 Peter 2:17 Or emperor

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