1 Peter 2:13-17
Christian Standard Bible
13 Submit(A) to every human authority because of the Lord, whether to the emperor[a] as the supreme authority(B) 14 or to governors as those sent out by him to punish those who do what is evil and to praise those who do what is good. 15 For it is God’s will(C) that you silence the ignorance(D) of foolish people by doing good. 16 Submit as free people, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil,(E) but as God’s slaves.(F) 17 Honor everyone. Love(G) the brothers and sisters.(H) Fear God.(I) Honor the emperor.
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1 Peter 2:13-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
13 For the Lord’s sake be subject to every human authority,[a] whether to the emperor as supreme(A) 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing right you should silence the ignorance of the foolish. 16 As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil.(B) 17 Honor everyone. Love the family of believers.[b] Fear God. Honor the emperor.(C)
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