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1 Peter 2:13-25 (NIRV)

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¹³ Follow the lead of every human authority. Do it because the Lord wants you to. Obey the king. He is the highest authority. ¹⁴ Obey the governors. The king sends them to punish those who do wrong. He also sends them to praise those who do right. ¹⁵ By doing good you will put a stop to the talk of foolish people. They don't know what they are saying. God wants you to stop them. ¹⁶ Live like free people. But don't use your freedom to cover up evil. Live like people who serve God. ¹⁷ Show proper respect to everyone. Love the community of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the king. ¹⁸ Slaves, obey your masters with all the respect you should give them. Obey not only those who are good and kind. Obey also those who are not kind. ¹⁹ Suppose a person suffers pain unfairly because he wants to obey God. That is worthy of praise. ²⁰ But suppose you receive a beating for doing wrong, and you put up with it. Will anyone honor you for that? Of course not. But suppose you suffer for doing good, and you put up with it. God will praise you for that. ²¹ Christ suffered for you. He left you an example. He expects you to follow in his steps. You too were chosen to suffer. ^{22 23} People shouted at him and made fun of him. But he didn't do the same back to them. He suffered. But he didn't say that bad things would happen to them. Instead, he trusted in the One who judges fairly. ²⁴ He himself carried our sins in his body on the cross. He did it so that we would die as far as sins are concerned. Then we would lead godly lives. His wounds have made you whole. ²⁵ You were like sheep who were wandering away. But now you have returned to the Shepherd. He is the Leader 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)