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1 Peter 2:16-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:16-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 As God’s slaves,(A) live as free people, but don’t use your freedom as a way to conceal evil.(B) 17 Honor everyone. Love(C) the brotherhood.(D) Fear God.(E) Honor the Emperor.[a]
Submission of Slaves to Masters
18 Household slaves, submit with all fear(F) to your masters,(G) not only to the good and gentle but also to the cruel.[b](H)
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- 1 Peter 2:17 Lit king
- 1 Peter 2:18 Or unscrupulous; lit crooked
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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