1 Peter 2:16-18

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹⁶As servants^[a] of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil. ¹⁷Honor everyone. Love the family of believers.^[b] Fear God. Honor the emperor.

The Example of Christ’s Suffering

¹⁸Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh.

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Footnotes

1 Peter 2:16 Gk slaves
1 Peter 2:17 Gk Love the brotherhood

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