1 Peter 2:13-17 American Standard Version (ASV)

13. Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;

14. or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

15. For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

16. as free, and not using your freedom for a cloak of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

17. Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

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