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1 Peter 2:14-16
Legacy Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:14-16
Legacy Standard Bible
14 or to governors as sent [a]by him (A)for the punishment of evildoers and the (B)praise of those who do good. 15 For [b](C)such is the will of God that by doing good you may (D)silence the ignorance of foolish men. 16 Act as (E)free people, and [c]do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as (F)slaves of God.
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- 1 Peter 2:14 Lit through
- 1 Peter 2:15 Lit so
- 1 Peter 2:16 Lit not having
1 Peter 2:14-16
New International Version
1 Peter 2:14-16
New International Version
14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(A) and to commend those who do right.(B) 15 For it is God’s will(C) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(D) 16 Live as free people,(E) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(F) live as God’s slaves.(G)
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