1 Peter 2:13-17
World English Bible
13 Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme; 14 or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do well. 15 For this is the will of God, that by well-doing you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16 as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.
17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
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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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