1 Peter 2:13
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1 Pet 2:13
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Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,
1 Pet 2:14
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or to governors as sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.
1 Pet 2:15
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For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.
1 Pet 2:16
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{Act} as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but {use it} as bondslaves of God.
1 Pet 2:17
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Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.
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