nsb - 1Peter:2:13-25

nsb@1Peter:2:13 @ Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake: whether it is to the king,

nsb@1Peter:2:14 @ or to governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evildoers and for praise to those who do good.

nsb@1Peter:2:15 @ It is Gods will that you do the right things and that this will silence the ignorance of foolish men.

nsb@1Peter:2:16 @ Be free, and yet do not use your freedom for a covering for evil, but as servants of God.

nsb@1Peter:2:17 @ Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

nsb@1Peter:2:18 @ Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle master but also to the hard to please.

nsb@1Peter:2:19 @ For this is to your credit to suffer wrongfully and endure grief because of your conscience toward God.

nsb@1Peter:2:20 @ What value is there when you sin, and are buffeted for it, you take it patiently? But if, when you do well and suffer for it, you take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

nsb@1Peter:2:21 @ For this you were called because Christ also suffered for you. He left you an example that you should follow in his steps.

nsb@1Peter:2:22 @ He committed no sin and deception was not found in him.

nsb@1Peter:2:23 @ When he was reviled, he did not revile in return. When he suffered he did not threaten, but committed himself to him that judges righteously.

nsb@1Peter:2:24 @ He bore our sins in his body upon the stake, that we, having died to sins, might live to righteousness. You were healed because of his wounds.

nsb@1Peter:2:25 @ For you were straying like sheep. But now you have returned to your shepherd and overseer.