1 Peter 2:18 - The Message18-20 You who are servants, be good servants to your masters—not just to good masters, but also to bad ones. What counts is that you put up with it for God’s sake when you’re treated badly for no good reason. There’s no particular virtue in accepting punishment that you well deserve. But if you’re treated badly for good behavior and continue in spite of it to be a good servant, that is what counts with God. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176918 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition18 [You who are] household servants, be submissive to your masters with all [proper] respect, not only to those who are kind and considerate and reasonable, but also to those who are surly (overbearing, unjust, and crooked). See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)18 Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. See the chapterCommon English Bible18 Household slaves, submit by accepting the authority of your masters with all respect. Do this not only to good and kind masters but also to those who are harsh. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and meek, but also to the unruly. See the chapter |