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1 Peter 2:13-17

13 Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme,

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

14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good.

14 they are God's emissaries for keeping order.

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

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.

16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.

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

17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

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

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