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1 Peter 2:15-17
New American Standard Bible
1 Peter 2:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 For [a](A)such is the will of God, that by doing right you (B)silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16 Act as (C)free people, and [b]do not use your freedom as a [c]covering for evil, but use it as (D)bond-servants of God. 17 (E)Honor all people, (F)love the brotherhood, (G)fear God, (H)honor the [d]king.
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- 1 Peter 2:15 Lit so
- 1 Peter 2:16 Lit not having
- 1 Peter 2:16 I.e., a way to conceal
- 1 Peter 2:17 Or emperor
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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