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1 Peter 2:18

New King James Version

18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the harsh.

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American Standard Version

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

Christian Standard Bible

Household slaves, submit to your masters with all reverence not only to the good and gentle ones but also to the cruel.

English Standard Version

Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust.

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are harsh.

New International Version

Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

New Living Translation

You who are slaves must submit to your masters with all respect. Do what they tell you—not only if they are kind and reasonable, but even if they are cruel.

World English Bible

Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.