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1 Peter 2:14-16
New Matthew Bible
1 Peter 2:14-16
New Matthew Bible
14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, but for the praise of those who do well. 15 For so is the will of God, so that you put to silence the ignorance of foolish men – 16 as free, and not as having freedom for a cloak of evil, but even as the servants of God.
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1 Peter 2:14-16
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1 Peter 2:14-16
New International Version
14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(A) and to commend those who do right.(B) 15 For it is God’s will(C) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(D) 16 Live as free people,(E) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(F) live as God’s slaves.(G)
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