1 Peter 2:11-20

11Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

12having your behaviour seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

13Be subject to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

14or unto governors, as sent by him for vengeance on evil-doers and for praise to them that do well.

15For so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

16as free, and not using your freedom for a cloke of wickedness, but as bondservants of God.

17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

18Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

19For this is acceptable, if for conscience toward God a man endureth griefs, suffering wrongfully.

20For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.