1 Peter 2:18

God's Word

Slaves, place yourselves under the authority of your owners and show them complete respect. Obey not only those owners who are good and kind, but also those who are unfair.

Cross References

Psalm 101:4

I will keep far away from devious minds. I will have nothing to do with evil.

Proverbs 10:32

The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious.

Proverbs 11:20

Devious people are disgusting to the Lord, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.

Proverbs 3:32

The devious person is disgusting to the Lord. The Lord’s intimate advice is with decent people.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make my appeal to you with the gentleness and kindness of Christ. I’m the one who is humble when I’m with you but forceful toward you when I’m not with you.

Galatians 5:22

But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Titus 3:2

Believers shouldn’t curse anyone or be quarrelsome, but they should be gentle and show courtesy to everyone.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.