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1 Peter 2:17-19
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
1 Peter 2:17-19
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
17 Honour everyone. Love the family of believers.[a] Fear God. Honour the emperor.
The Example of Christ’s Suffering
18 Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh. 19 For it is to your credit if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly.
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- 1 Peter 2:17 Gk Love the brotherhood
1 Peter 2:17-19
New International Version
1 Peter 2:17-19
New International Version
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(A) fear God, honor the emperor.(B)
18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,(C) not only to those who are good and considerate,(D) but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(E)
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