15 For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men. 16 Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17 Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
1 Peter 2:15–17
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1 Peter 3:15–17
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1 Peter 4:18–19
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1 Thessalonians 5:14–16
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