1 Peter 2:16

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Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

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  • Rom 6:22 : 22 But now, having been freed from sin and bound to God, you have your fruit, which leads to sanctification—and the outcome is eternal life.
  • 1 Cor 7:22 : 22 For the one who was called as a slave in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; in the same way, the one who was called while free is Christ’s slave.
  • Jas 1:25 : 25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres—not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it—this person will be blessed in what he does.
  • Gal 5:13 : 13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
  • Eph 6:6 : 6 Do not work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
  • Col 3:24 : 24 Knowing that you will receive the reward of your inheritance from the Lord, serve the Lord Christ.
  • 1 Thess 2:5 : 5 For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.
  • Matt 23:13 : 13 But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor do you allow those entering to go in.
  • John 8:32-36 : 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How can you say, ‘You will become free’?" 34 Jesus replied, "Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who commits sin is a slave to sin. 35 A slave does not remain in the household forever, but a son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be truly free.
  • John 15:22 : 22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
  • Rom 6:18 : 18 Having been set free from sin, you became slaves to righteousness.
  • Jas 2:12 : 12 Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.
  • 2 Pet 2:19 : 19 They promise freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption, for a person is a slave to whatever has mastered them.
  • Jude 1:4 : 4 For certain people have secretly slipped in among you—those who were written about long ago as being destined for this condemnation. They are ungodly, turning the grace of our God into a license for immorality and denying our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
  • Gal 5:1 : 1 For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Gal 5:13
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    13For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.

  • 1 Pet 2:12-15
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    78%

    12Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

    13Submit yourselves to every human authority for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as the one in authority,

    14or to governors as those sent by him to punish evildoers and to praise those who do good.

    15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish people.

  • Eph 6:5-7
    3 verses
    78%

    5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear and trembling, with sincerity of heart, as you would Christ.

    6Do not work only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

    7Serve with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not to people,

  • 1 Pet 2:17-18
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    17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.

    18Servants, submit yourselves with all respect to your masters, not only to those who are good and gentle but also to those who are harsh.

  • Col 3:22-23
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    22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only while being watched, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord.

    23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord and not for people.

  • Titus 2:8-10
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    8Let your speech be sound and beyond reproach, so that any opponent may be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.

    9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, aiming to be well-pleasing and not argumentative.

    10They must not pilfer but must demonstrate complete faithfulness, so that they may make the teaching of God our Savior attractive in every way.

  • Rom 6:18-20
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    18Having been set free from sin, you became slaves to righteousness.

    19I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. Just as you presented the parts of your body as slaves to impurity and lawlessness leading to more lawlessness, so now present them as slaves to righteousness leading to sanctification.

    20For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness.

  • Gal 5:1
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    1For freedom, Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

  • 1 Tim 6:1-2
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    1All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their own masters as worthy of full respect, so that God’s name and our teaching are not slandered.

    2Those who have believing masters should not disregard them because they are brothers; instead, they should serve them even more, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved. Teach and encourage these things.

  • 1 Cor 7:21-23
    3 verses
    74%

    21Were you called while a slave? Do not let it trouble you. But if you can gain your freedom, do so.

    22For the one who was called as a slave in the Lord is the Lord’s freed person; in the same way, the one who was called while free is Christ’s slave.

    23You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men.

  • 2 Pet 2:19
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    19They promise freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption, for a person is a slave to whatever has mastered them.

  • 1 Pet 1:14
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    14As obedient children, do not conform to the desires you had when you lived in ignorance.

  • 1 Thess 2:5-6
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    5For we never used words of flattery, as you know, nor did we put forth a pretext for greed—God is our witness.

    6We did not seek glory from people, neither from you nor from others.

  • Rom 6:15-16
    2 verses
    72%

    15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under the law but under grace? Certainly not!

    16Do you not know that if you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?

  • Rom 6:22
    72%

    22But now, having been freed from sin and bound to God, you have your fruit, which leads to sanctification—and the outcome is eternal life.

  • Jas 2:12
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    12Speak and act as those who are to be judged by the law of liberty.

  • Gal 2:4
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    4This arose because of false brothers who were secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus, so they might bring us into bondage.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • 2 Cor 6:3
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    3We give no cause for offense in anything, so that the ministry will not be discredited.

  • 1 Pet 5:2-3
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    2Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, watching over them—not under compulsion, but freely; not for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

    3Do not lord it over those entrusted to you, but be examples to the flock.

  • Phil 2:15
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    15so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverted generation. Among them, you shine as lights in the world,

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • Titus 3:3
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    3For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

  • 2 Cor 2:17
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    17For we are not like many, peddling the word of God for profit. Instead, with sincerity, as sent from God and in His presence, we speak in Christ.

  • Phlm 1:16
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    16No longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a dearly loved brother. He is especially so to me, but even more to you, both in the physical relationship and in the Lord.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by revealing the truth, we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.

  • Col 4:1
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    1Masters, treat your servants with justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3For our appeal does not come from error, impurity, or deception.

  • 1 Cor 10:29
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    29I do not mean your own conscience, but that of the other person's. For why is my freedom judged by another’s conscience?

  • 1 Pet 4:2
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    2As a result, you should no longer live the rest of your earthly life for human desires but instead for the will of God.

  • Phil 1:16
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    16The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

  • 1 Pet 3:16
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    16Yet do so with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are maligned, those who accuse your good conduct in Christ may be put to shame.

  • 1 Cor 8:9
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    9But be careful that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to those who are weak.