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1 Peter 2:13-25 (CEV)

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¹³ The Lord wants you to obey all human authorities, especially the Emperor, who rules over everyone. ¹⁴ You must also obey governors, because they are sent by the Emperor to punish criminals and to praise good citizens. ¹⁵ God wants you to silence stupid and ignorant people by doing right. ¹⁶ You are free, but still you are God's servants, and you must not use your freedom as an excuse for doing wrong. ¹⁷ Respect everyone and show special love for God's people. Honor God and respect the Emperor. ¹⁸ Servants, you must obey your masters and always show respect to them. Do this, not only to those who are kind and thoughtful, but also to those who are cruel. ¹⁹ God will bless you, even if others treat you unfairly for being loyal to him. ²⁰ You don't gain anything by being punished for some wrong you have done. But God will bless you, if you have to suffer for doing something good. ²¹ After all, God chose you to suffer as you follow in the footsteps of Christ, who set an example by suffering for you. ²² Christ did not sin or ever tell a lie. ²³ Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly. ²⁴ Christ carried the burden of our sins. He was nailed to the cross, so that we would stop sinning and start living right. By his cuts and bruises you are healed. ²⁵ You had wandered away like sheep. Now you have returned to the one who is your shepherd and protector.


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 13) Obedience - Submit yourselves to every authority instituted among men
(v. 17) Respect - Show proper respect to everyone
(v. 17) Fear - Fear God
(v. 17) Respect - Show proper respect to everyone
(v. 21) Obedience - Should follow in Christ's steps
(v. 22) Obedience - Should follow in Christ's steps
(v. 23) Obedience - Should follow in Christ's steps
(v. 24) Obedience - Should follow in Christ's steps

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 21) Did Christ ever sin? He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 13) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 14) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 15) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 16) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 17) Fearing God - Determines how we live (part I) (2011-05-27)
(v. 17) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 17) Raising Awesome Kids - Devotion to Church (2009-01-07)
(v. 18) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 18) Power of Spiritual Thinking - Forgiveness, part 2 (2008-05-02)
(v. 18) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 19) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 19) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 20) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 20) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 21) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 21) Cross of Christ (part II) (2010-12-24)
(v. 21) Mind of Christ - Intro (part VII) (2011-06-14)
(v. 21) Why We Need Jesus - He Guides Us By His Words and Actions (2009-04-28)
(v. 21) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 21) To Live is Christ - Just Like Christ (2010-03-11)
(v. 22) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 22) 30 Days at the Cross - Mistreatment but Not Misery (2008-08-12)
(v. 22) Cross of Christ (part II) (2010-12-24)
(v. 22) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 22) Promises of God - Remember Your Sins No More (2009-03-03)
(v. 22) Why We Need Jesus - He Guides Us By His Words and Actions (2009-04-28)
(v. 23) 30 Days at the Cross - Mistreatment but Not Misery (2008-08-12)
(v. 23) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 23) 30 Days at the Cross - Freedom of Forgiveness (2008-07-24)
(v. 23) 30 Days at the Cross - Heights of Humility (2008-07-30)
(v. 23) 30 Days at the Cross - Mistreatment but Not Misery (2008-08-12)
(v. 23) Cross of Christ (part II) (2010-12-24)
(v. 23) 30 Days at the Cross - Not Surprise by Joy (2008-08-22)
(v. 23) Why We Need Jesus - He Guides Us By His Words and Actions (2009-04-28)
(v. 23) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 24) Why We Need Jesus - He Guides Us By His Words and Actions (2009-04-28)
(v. 24) 30 Days at the Cross - Hating Sin (2008-07-22)
(v. 24) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 24) One Another - Fellowship and Carrying Burdens (2009-06-09)
(v. 24) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 24) Cross of Christ (part II) (2010-12-24)
(v. 25) Why We Need Jesus - He Guides Us By His Words and Actions (2009-04-28)
(v. 25) Our worst, His best (2010-06-29)
(v. 25) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part IV) (2011-02-20)
(v. 25) Names of Jesus (part XV) (2011-04-21)
(v. 25) Cross of Christ (part II) (2010-12-24)