Welcome to Bible Explorer Online

Interested in Bible Study? Click here to download a free copy of Bible Explorer 4! Want to see the rest of the Bible Explorer Online Library? Just click here to get started right away.
1 Peter 2:13-17, New Living Translation

Respecting People in Authority

13 For the Lord's sake, accept all authority—the king as head of state,
14 and the officials he has appointed. For the king has sent them to punish all who do wrong and to honor those who do right.
        15 It is God's will that your good lives should silence those who make foolish accusations against you.
16 You are not slaves; you are free. But your freedom is not an excuse to do evil. You are free to live as God's slaves.
17 Show respect for everyone. Love your Christian brothers and sisters.[7][Greek Love the brotherhood. ] Fear God. Show respect for the king.