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1 Peter 2:16-18
Worldwide English (New Testament)
1 Peter 2:16-18
Worldwide English (New Testament)
16 You are free people. But do not think, `I am free so I can do wrong things.' You are God's servants.
17 Respect all men. Love your Christian brothers. Fear God. Respect the king.
18 Servants, respect and obey your masters in all things. Obey not only those who are good to you. But also obey those who are hard on you.
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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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