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1 Peter 2:13-25 (GN)

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¹³ For the sake of the Lord submit yourselves to every human authority: to the Emperor, who is the supreme authority, ¹⁴ and to the governors, who have been appointed by him to punish the evildoers and to praise those who do good. ¹⁵ For God wants you to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people by the good things you do. ¹⁶ Live as free people; do not, however, use your freedom to cover up any evil, but live as God's slaves. ¹⁷ Respect everyone, love other believers, honor God, and respect the Emperor. ¹⁸ You servants must submit yourselves to your masters and show them complete respect, not only to those who are kind and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. ¹⁹ God will bless you for this, if you endure the pain of undeserved suffering because you are conscious of his will. ²⁰ For what credit is there if you endure the beatings you deserve for having done wrong? But if you endure suffering even when you have done right, God will bless you for it. ²¹ It was to this that God called you, for Christ himself suffered for you and left you an example, so that you would follow in his steps. ²² He committed no sin, and no one ever heard a lie come from his lips. ²³ When he was insulted, he did not answer back with an insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but placed his hopes in God, the righteous Judge. ²⁴ Christ himself carried our sins in his body to the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. It is by his wounds that you have been healed. ²⁵ You were like sheep that had lost their way, but now you have been brought back to follow the Shepherd and Keeper of your souls.


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)