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1 Peter 2:16-18
New King James Version
1 Peter 2:16-18
New King James Version
16 (A)as free, yet not (B)using liberty as a cloak for [a]vice, but as bondservants of God. 17 Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear (C)God. Honor the king.
Submission to Masters(D)
18 (E)Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.
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- 1 Peter 2:16 wickedness
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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