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Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.
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Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,
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And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.
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Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:
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As those who are free, not using your free position as a cover for wrongdoing, but living as the servants of God;
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