14. or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of doers of evil, and a praise for those who do good.
15. Because such is the desire of Elohim, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish men,
16. as free, yet not using your freedom as a cloak for evil, but as servants of Elohim.
17. Respect all, love the brotherhood, fear Elohim, respect the sovereign.
18. Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the crooked ones.
19. For this is favour, if because of conscience toward Elohim anyone bears up under grief, suffering unrighteously.
20. For what credit is there in enduring a beating when you sin? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure, this finds favour with Elohim.
21. For to this you were called, because Messiah also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps,