1 Peter 2:17

17 1Honor everyone. 2Love the brotherhood. 3Fear God. Honor the emperor.

1 Peter 2:17 In-Context

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.
16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust.
19 For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Romans 12:10; Romans 13:7
  • 2. See Hebrews 13:1
  • 3. Proverbs 24:21
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