1 Peter 2:14-16
Revised Standard Version
14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will that by doing right you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. 16 Live as free men, yet without using your freedom as a pretext for evil; but live as servants of God.
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1 Peter 2:14-16
New International Version
14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(A) and to commend those who do right.(B) 15 For it is God’s will(C) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(D) 16 Live as free people,(E) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(F) live as God’s slaves.(G)
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