1 Peter 2:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Slaves, be willing to serve your masters. Do this with all respect. You should obey the masters who are good and kind, and you should obey the masters who are bad.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:32

Such crooked people are disgusting to the Lord. But he is a friend to those who are good and honest.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit that the Spirit produces in a person’s life is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Proverbs 8:13

To respect the Lord means to hate evil. I hate pride and boasting, evil lives and hurtful words.

Psalm 101:4

I will not be involved in anything dishonest. I will have nothing to do with evil.

Titus 3:2

Tell them not to speak evil of anyone but to live in peace with others. They should be gentle and polite to everyone.

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, am begging you with the gentleness and the kindness of Christ. Some say that I am bold when I am writing you from a distance, but not when I am there with you.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord hates those who love to do evil, but he is pleased with those who try to do right.

Proverbs 10:32

Good people know the right things to say, but the wicked say things to make trouble.