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1 Peter 2:15-17
American Standard Version
1 Peter 2:15-17
American Standard Version
15 For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16 as free, and not [a]using your freedom for a cloak of [b]wickedness, but as bondservants of God. 17 Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.
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- 1 Peter 2:16 Greek having.
- 1 Peter 2:16 Or, malice. 1 Cor. 14:20
1 Peter 2:15-17
New International Version
1 Peter 2:15-17
New International Version
15 For it is God’s will(A) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(B) 16 Live as free people,(C) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(D) live as God’s slaves.(E) 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(F) fear God, honor the emperor.(G)
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