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|1 Pedro 2:11|
My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make war against the soul;
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12
|1 Pedro 2:12|
Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.
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13
|1 Pedro 2:13|
Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,
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14
|1 Pedro 2:14|
And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.
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15
|1 Pedro 2:15|
Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:
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16
|1 Pedro 2:16|
As those who are free, not using your free position as a cover for wrongdoing, but living as the servants of God;
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17
|1 Pedro 2:17|
Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.
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18
|1 Pedro 2:18|
Servants, take orders from your masters with all respect; not only if they are good and gentle, but even if they are bad-humoured.
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|1 Pedro 2:19|
For it is a sign of grace if a man, desiring to do right in the eyes of God, undergoes pain as punishment for something which he has not done.
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20
|1 Pedro 2:20|
What credit is it if, when you have done evil, you take your punishment quietly? but if you are given punishment for doing right, and take it quietly, this is pleasing to God.
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Sugerencias
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