1 Peter 2:16-18

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁶ As God’s slaves,^(A) live as free people, but don’t use your freedom as a way to conceal evil.^{(B) 17} Honor everyone. Love^(C) the brotherhood.^(D) Fear God.^(E) Honor the Emperor.^[a]

Submission of Slaves to Masters

¹⁸ Household slaves, submit with all fear^(F) to your masters,^(G) not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.^[b](H)