1 Peter 2:17

17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.

1 Peter 2:17 in Other Translations

KJV
17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
ESV
17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
NLT
17 Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.
MSG
17 Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.
CSB
17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.

1 Peter 2:17 In-Context

15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Romans 12:10
  • 2. Proverbs 24:21; Romans 13:7
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