2:9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
2:10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
2:11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
2:12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
2:13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
2:14Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
2:15For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
2:16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
2:17Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
2:18Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
2:19For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.