16 Live as free men. But do not use your freedom as an excuse to do evil. Live as servants of God.
17 Show respect for all people. Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Respect God. Honor the king.
18 Slaves, accept the authority of your masters. Do this with all respect. You should obey masters who are good and kind, and you should obey masters who are bad.
19 A person might have to suffer even when he has done nothing wrong. But if he thinks of God and bears the pain, this pleases God.
20 If you are punished for doing wrong, there is no reason to praise you for bearing punishment. But if you suffer for doing good, and you are patient, then that pleases God.
21 That is what you were called to do. Christ suffered for you. He gave you an example to follow. So you should do as he did.
22 “He did no sin.He never lied.” Isaiah 53:9