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1 Peter 2:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
1 Peter 2:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
17 Honor everyone. Love the family of believers.[a] Fear God. Honor the emperor.(A)
The Example of Christ’s Suffering
18 Slaves, be subject to your masters with all respect,[b] not only those who are good and gentle but also those who are dishonest. 19 For it is a commendable thing if, being aware of God, a person endures pain while suffering unjustly.
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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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