1 Peter 2:16

16 As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil.

1 Peter 2:16 In-Context

14 or of 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 silence the ignorance of the foolish.
16 As servants of God, live as free people, yet do not use your freedom as a pretext for evil.
17 Honor everyone. Love the family of believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.
18 Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh.

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