1 Peter 2:10-19

1 Peter 2:10-19

[10] Which  in time past  were not  a people,  but  are now  the people  of God:  which  not  obtained mercy,  but  now  have obtained mercy.  [11] Dearly beloved,  I beseech  you as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  fleshly  lusts,  which  war  against  the soul;  [12] Having  conversation  honest  among  the Gentiles:  that,  whereas  they speak against  as  evildoers,  by  your good  works,  which they shall behold,  glorify  God  in  the day  of visitation.  [13] Submit yourselves  to every  ordinance  of man  for  the Lord's sake:  whether it be  to the king,  as  supreme;  [14] Or  unto governors,  as  unto them that are sent  by  him  for  the punishment  of evildoers,  and  for the praise  of them that do well.  [15] For  so  the will  of God,  that with well doing  ye may put to silence  the ignorance  of foolish  men:  [16] As  free,  and  not  using  your liberty  for  a cloke  of maliciousness,  but  as  the servants  of God.  [17] Honour  all  men. Love  the brotherhood.  Fear  God.  Honour  the king.  [18] Servants,  be subject  to your masters  with  all  fear;  not  only  to the good  and  gentle,  but  also  to the froward.  [19] For  is thankworthy,  if  a man  for  conscience  toward God  endure  grief,  suffering  wrongfully.