Parallel Bible results for "1 Peter 2:13-17"

1 Peter 2:13-17

13 Make the Master proud of you by being good citizens. Respect the authorities, whatever their level;

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,

14 they are God's emissaries for keeping order.

14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.

15 It is God's will that by doing good, you might cure the ignorance of the fools who think you're a danger to society.

15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.

16 Exercise your freedom by serving God, not by breaking the rules.

16 Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves.

17 Treat everyone you meet with dignity. Love your spiritual family. Revere God. Respect the government.

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