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15 You see, it is God’s will that by doing what is right and good you should hush the gabbing ignorance of the foolish. 16 Live as those who are free and not as those who use their freedom as a pretext for evil, but live as God’s servants. 17 Respect everyone. Love the community of believers. Reverence God. Honor your ruler.

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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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