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1 Peter 2:15-17
Expanded Bible
1 Peter 2:15-17
Expanded Bible
15 [L For; Because] It is ·God’s desire [L the will of God] that by doing good you should ·stop foolish people from saying stupid things about you [L silence the ignorant talk of foolish people]. 16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as an ·excuse [cover-up; pretext] to do evil. Live as ·servants [slaves] of God. 17 ·Show respect for [Honor] all people: Love the ·brothers and sisters of God’s family [community of believers; brotherhood], ·respect [fear] God [Prov. 1:7], honor the king [or emperor; Rom. 13:1].
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1 Peter 2:15-17
New International Version
1 Peter 2:15-17
New International Version
15 For it is God’s will(A) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(B) 16 Live as free people,(C) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(D) live as God’s slaves.(E) 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(F) fear God, honor the emperor.(G)
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