1 Peter 2:18

The Passion Translation

Those who are servants, submit to the authority of those who are your masters—not only to those who are kind and gentle but even to those who are hard and difficult.

Cross References

Proverbs 3:32

Every violent thug is despised by the Lord, but every tender lover finds friendship with God and will hear his intimate secrets.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is always pure, filled with peace, considerate and teachable. It is filled with love and never displays prejudice or hypocrisy in any form

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Proverbs 8:13

Wisdom pours into you when you begin to hate every form of evil in your life, for that’s what worship and fearing God is all about. Then you will discover that your pompous pride and perverse speech are the very ways of wickedness that I hate!”

Psalm 101:4

Every perverse and crooked way I have put away from my heart, for I will have nothing to do with the deeds of darkness.

Titus 3:2

And remind them to never tear down anyone with their words or quarrel, but instead be considerate, humble, and courteous to everyone.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now, please listen, for I need to address an issue. I’m making this personal appeal to you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ. I am the one who is “humble and timid” when face-to-face with you but “bold and outspoken” when a safe distance away.

Proverbs 11:20

The Lord can’t stand the stubborn heart bent toward evil, but he treasures those whose ways are pure.

Proverbs 10:32

Words that bring delight pour from the lips of the godly, but the words of the wicked are duplicitous.