For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you

Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to a king as the one in authority,

For such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men.

For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly.

“He must turn away from evil and do good;
He must seek peace and pursue it.

But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled,