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Berean Standard Bible

“Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.”

1 Peter 2:17

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Peter gives four brief commands summarizing the Christian's social obligations. They are compact directions for how to treat different groups of people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

World English Bible (WEB)

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

King James Version (KJV)

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Honor all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

to all give you honour; the brotherhood love you; God fear you; the king honour you.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Honrad á todos. Amad la fraternidad. Temed á Dios. Honrad al rey.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Traten a todos con respeto. Amen a los hermanos, honren a Dios y respeten al rey.

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