1 Peter 2:14-16

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 1 Peter 2:14-16

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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