14 or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
1 Peter 2:14
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1 Remind the believers to submit to rulers and authorities, to be obedient and ready for every good work, 2 to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.
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2 Maccabees 6:12–14
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