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1 Peter 2:16
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1 Peter 2:16
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16
As
free,
and
not
using
[a]
your
liberty
for
a
cloke
of
maliciousness,
but
as
the
servants
of
God.
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Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
15
For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16
As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
17
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
18
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
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1
[a].
using: Gr. having
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