1 Peter 2:12-20

12Keep your conduct honorable among the Gentiles. Then while they speak against you as evildoers, they may—from noticing your good deeds—glorify God in the day of visitation.

13For the Lord’s sake, submit yourselves to every human authority—whether to a king as supreme,

14or to governors sent by him for the punishment of those who do evil and the praise of those who do good.

15For this is God’s will, that you silence the ignorance of foolish men by doing good.

16Live as free people, but not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil. Rather, live as God’s slaves.

17Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

18Slaves, with all respect submit yourselves to your masters—not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are harsh.

19For this finds favor if, for the sake of conscience toward God, someone endures grief from suffering undeservedly.

20For what credit is there if, when you sin and get a beating, you endure? But if you endure when you do good and suffer for it, this finds favor with God.