1 Peter 2:14-16 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

¹⁴or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.

¹⁵For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

¹⁶Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

— 1 Peter 2:14-16

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