1 Peter 2:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Servants, you must obey your masters and always show respect to them. Do this, not only to those who are kind and thoughtful, but also to those who are cruel.

Cross References

Psalm 101:4

and I won't be dishonest or deceitful.

Proverbs 10:32

If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.

Proverbs 11:20

The LORD hates cunning people, but he likes everyone who lives right.

Proverbs 3:32

The LORD doesn't like anyone who is dishonest, but he lets good people be his friends.

Proverbs 8:13

If you respect the LORD, you will hate evil. I hate pride and conceit and deceitful lies.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

Galatians 5:22

God's Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful,

Titus 3:2

and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.