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1 Peter 2:16-18
New American Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:16-18
New American Standard Bible
16 Act as (A)free people, and [a]do not use your freedom as a [b]covering for evil, but use it as (B)bond-servants of God. 17 (C)Honor all people, (D)love the brotherhood, (E)fear God, (F)honor the [c]king.
18 (G)Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and (H)gentle, but also to those who are [d]harsh.
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- 1 Peter 2:16 Lit not having
- 1 Peter 2:16 I.e., a way to conceal
- 1 Peter 2:17 Or emperor
- 1 Peter 2:18 Or unscrupulous
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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