1 Peter 2:18

18Slaves, 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.

18Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are 2:18 Or unscrupulousharsh.

18Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.

18 2:18 The Greek refers to household servants who may have been well-educated and managed the estate.Servants, be submissive to your masters with all [proper] respect, not only to those who are good and kind, but also to those who are unreasonable.

18Servants, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect,2:18 Or in all fear not only to those who are good and gentle, but even to those who are unreasonable.

18Slaves, obey your masters out of deep respect for God. Obey not only those who are good and kind. Obey also those who are not kind.