King James Version
1 Peter 2:18 in the King James Version says “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.” — study this verse from 1 Peter chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.”
1 Peter 2:18 · KJV
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
For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God. acceptable: or, thank
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“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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