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1 Peter 2:16-18
Christian Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:16-18
Christian Standard Bible
16 Submit as free people, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil,(A) but as God’s slaves.(B) 17 Honor everyone. Love(C) the brothers and sisters.(D) Fear God.(E) Honor the emperor.
Submission of Slaves to Masters
18 Household slaves, submit to your masters(F) with all reverence(G) not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel.(H)
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1 Peter 2:16-18
New International Version
1 Peter 2:16-18
New International Version
16 Live as free people,(A) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(B) live as God’s slaves.(C) 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(D) fear God, honor the emperor.(E)
18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,(F) not only to those who are good and considerate,(G) but also to those who are harsh.
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