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1 Peter 2:17-19
International Standard Version
1 Peter 2:17-19
International Standard Version
17 Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers,[a] fearing God, and honoring the king.
Suffer Patiently
18 You household servants must submit yourselves to your masters out of respect, not only to those who are kind and fair, but also to those who are unjust. 19 For it is a fine thing if, when moved by your conscience to please God, you suffer patiently when wronged.
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- 1 Peter 2:17 Lit. the brotherhood
1 Peter 2:17-19
New International Version
1 Peter 2:17-19
New International Version
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(A) fear God, honor the emperor.(B)
18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,(C) not only to those who are good and considerate,(D) but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(E)
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