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1 Peter 2:16-18
Evangelical Heritage Version
1 Peter 2:16-18
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 Do this as free people, and do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but use it as servants of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood.[a] Fear God. Honor the king.
Slaves and Masters
18 Slaves, submit to your masters with total respect, not only to those who are good and kind but also to those who are harsh.
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- 1 Peter 2:17 Or family of believers
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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