1 Peter 2:17 — Meaning and Application

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

As free, and not using {your} liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. {using: Gr. having}

Honour all {men}. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. {Honour all: or, Esteem all}

Servants, {be} subject to {your} masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.

For this {is} thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully. {thankworthy: or, thank}