1 Peter 2:18

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

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Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:18

BSB
Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.
AKJV
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the fraudulent.
CPDV
Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and meek, but also to the unruly.
ERV
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
NHEB
Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.
SMT
Servants being subjected to masters in all fear; not only to the good and equitable, but also to the crooked.

Commentary for 1 Peter 2:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Peter 2:18
Summary
Servants submit to all masters regardless of temperament
Event
Instructing servant conduct
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching