1 Peter 2:12
Be sure to act appropriately when you're with non-Christians, so even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see the good things you do and glorify God when he comes.
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13Obey human authority for the Lord's sake, whether it is the king as the highest authority,
Cross References
Genesis 13:7Abram's and Lot's herdsmen were arguing, and in addition the Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.
Psalms 37:14The wicked draw their swords, and bend their bows to destroy the poor and needy, to kill those who live right.
Isaiah 10:3What are you going to do on the day you're punished, when disaster falls on you from far away? Who are you going to run to so you can get help? Where are you going to leave all your wealth?
Matthew 5:16In the same way you should let your light shine before everyone so they can see the good things you do and praise your heavenly Father.
Matthew 10:25Disciples should be satisfied to become like their teacher, and servants like their master. If the head of the house has been called the head demon Beelzebub, then the members of his household will be demonized even more!
Luke 6:22How happy are you when people hate you, exclude you, insult you, and curse your name as evil because of me, the Son of man.
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 2:5-13
The Living Stone; Cautions against Sensuality. ( a. d. 66.) 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is… Read the whole commentary →