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1 Peter 2:13-25

1 Peter 2:13-25 FBV

Obey human authority for the Lord's sake, whether it is the king as the highest authority, or governors that God appoints to punish those who do evil and to commend those who do good. By doing what is good and right God wants you to silence the ignorant accusations of foolish people. Yes, you are free people! So don't use your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but live as God's servants. Respect everyone. Show your love to the community of believers. Have reverence for God. Respect the king. If you are a servant then submit to your master—not just those who are good and kind, but those who are harsh masters as well. For this is what grace is: to endure life's pain and unfair suffering, keeping your focus on God. However, there's no credit when you're punished for doing something wrong. But if you suffer for doing what is good and right, and you put up with it, then God's grace is with you. In fact this is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example, so you should follow in his footsteps. He never sinned, he never lied; and when he was badly treated, he didn't retaliate. When he suffered, he didn't threaten to take revenge. He simply placed himself in the hands of the one who always judges rightly. He took the consequences of our sins on himself in his body on the cross, so that we could die to sin and live rightly. “By his wounds you are healed.” At one time you were like sheep who had lost their way, but now you've returned to the Shepherd—the one who watches over you.

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