1 Peter 2:13-17 (New International Version)

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Submission to Rulers and Masters

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority¹ instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong² and to commend those who do right.³ 15 For it is God's will⁴ that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.⁵ 16 Live as free men,⁶ but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;⁷ live as servants of God.⁸ 17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers,⁹ fear God, honor the king.¹⁰

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