13. Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority,
14. or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
15. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.
16. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God's slaves.
17. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
18. Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
19. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.