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1 Peter 2:12-13 Living Stones and a Chosen People

12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

13 Submission to Rulers and Masters
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,

Cross References for 1 Peter 2:12-13

Ephesians 2:10 - For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in a... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:10 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:10

Ephesians 2:3 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3

Philippians 2:15-16 - so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depra... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15-16 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15-16

2 Peter 3:11 - Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought ... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:11 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:11

Romans 13:13 - Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immoral... Click to read the verse Romans 13:13 Click to read the verse Romans 13:13

Genesis 13:7 - And quarreling arose between Abram’s herdsmen and the herdsmen of Lot. The Canaanites and Periz... Click to read the verse Genesis 13:7 Click to read the verse Genesis 13:7

Nehemiah 5:9 - So I continued, “What you are doing is not right. Shouldn’t you walk in the fear of our God to ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:9 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 5:9

1 Thessalonians 4:12 - so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Hebrews 13:5 - Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:5 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:5

1 Timothy 5:10 - and is well known for her good deeds, such as bringing up children, showing hospitality, washin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 5:10

Psalms 8:4 - what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? Click to read the verse Psalms 8:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 8:4

2 Corinthians 1:12 - Paul’s Change of Plans Now this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted o... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:12

Ruth 1:6 - When she heard in Moab that the Lord had come to the aid of his people by providing food for th... Click to read the verse Ruth 1:6 Click to read the verse Ruth 1:6

Luke 1:68 - “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. Click to read the verse Luke 1:68 Click to read the verse Luke 1:68

Luke 19:44 - They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave o... Click to read the verse Luke 19:44 Click to read the verse Luke 19:44

Exodus 3:16 - “Go, assemble the elders of Israel and say to them, ‘The Lord, the God of your fathers—the God ... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:16 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:16

1 Corinthians 14:25 - and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaimin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:25 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:25

Matthew 5:16 - In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise ... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:16

Romans 12:17 - Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. Click to read the verse Romans 12:17 Click to read the verse Romans 12:17

Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8

Genesis 43:21 - But at the place where we stopped for the night we opened our sacks and each of us found his si... Click to read the verse Genesis 43:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 43:21

1 Timothy 2:10 - but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:10 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:10

1 Peter 2:15 - For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15

Genesis 31:37 - Now that you have searched through all my goods, what have you found that belongs to your house... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:37 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:37

1 Peter 3:16 - keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in C... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:16

Hebrews 13:18 - Pray for us. We are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:18

Philippians 2:15 - so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depra... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:15

1 Timothy 6:1 - All who are under the yoke of slavery should consider their masters worthy of full respect, so ... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:1

Titus 2:10 - and not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way th... Click to read the verse Titus 2:10 Click to read the verse Titus 2:10

Matthew 5:11 - “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil agains... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:11

Psalms 37:14 - The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whos... Click to read the verse Psalms 37:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:14

2 Timothy 2:9 - for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:9 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:9

1 Peter 4:14-16 - If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14-16 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14-16

2 Corinthians 8:21 - For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the e... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:21 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 8:21

Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people tha... Click to read the verse Titus 2:14 Click to read the verse Titus 2:14

Acts 15:14 - Simon has described to us how God at first showed his concern by taking from the Gentiles a peo... Click to read the verse Acts 15:14 Click to read the verse Acts 15:14

Psalms 50:23 - He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the... Click to read the verse Psalms 50:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:23

1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11

Ephesians 4:22 - You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is bei... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:22

Philippians 1:27 - Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:27 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:27

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

Matthew 9:8 - When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such au... Click to read the verse Matthew 9:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 9:8

Isaiah 10:3 - What will you do on the day of reckoning, when disaster comes from afar? To whom will you run f... Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:3

Zechariah 10:3 - “My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the Lord Almighty wil... Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:3 Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:3

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Ecclesiastes 9:12 - Moreover, no man knows when his hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:12

1 Peter 4:4 - They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:4

1 Samuel 29:6 - So Achish called David and said to him, “As surely as the Lord lives, you have been reliable, a... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:6 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:6

Ruth 3:14 - So she lay at his feet until morning, but got up before anyone could be recognized; and he said... Click to read the verse Ruth 3:14 Click to read the verse Ruth 3:14

1 Timothy 2:2 - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godlines... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:2

Daniel 6:4 - At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in... Click to read the verse Daniel 6:4 Click to read the verse Daniel 6:4

Genesis 13:7-8 - And quarreling arose between Abram’s herdsmen and the herdsmen of Lot. The Canaanites and Periz... Click to read the verse Genesis 13:7-8 Click to read the verse Genesis 13:7-8

Song of Songs 8:8 - Friends We have a young sister, and her breasts are not yet grown. What shall we do for our sis... Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:8 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 8:8

2 Corinthians 13:7 - Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. Not that people will see that we have s... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 13:7

1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14

Romans 15:9 - so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: “Therefore I will praise ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:9 Click to read the verse Romans 15:9

Song of Songs 2:2 - Lover Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the maidens. Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:2 Click to read the verse Song of Songs 2:2

1 Timothy 4:12 - Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers i... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:12

Philemon 1:6 - I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:6 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:6

Acts 24:13 - And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me. Click to read the verse Acts 24:13 Click to read the verse Acts 24:13

Matthew 10:25 - It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If the he... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:25

Mark 14:6 - “Leave her alone,” said Jesus. “Why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful thing to me. Click to read the verse Mark 14:6 Click to read the verse Mark 14:6

Luke 6:22 - Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as... Click to read the verse Luke 6:22 Click to read the verse Luke 6:22

Acts 25:7 - When Paul appeared, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many s... Click to read the verse Acts 25:7 Click to read the verse Acts 25:7

Titus 2:8 - and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed b... Click to read the verse Titus 2:8 Click to read the verse Titus 2:8

Acts 28:22 - But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against... Click to read the verse Acts 28:22 Click to read the verse Acts 28:22

Acts 24:5-6 - “We have found this man to be a troublemaker, stirring up riots among the Jews all over the wor... Click to read the verse Acts 24:5-6 Click to read the verse Acts 24:5-6

John 15:8 - This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. Click to read the verse John 15:8 Click to read the verse John 15:8

1 Peter 1:15 - But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:15

Philippians 1:11 - filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise ... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:11 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:11

Matthew 26:10 - Aware of this, Jesus said to them, “Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:10 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:10

Titus 2:7-8 - In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, serio... Click to read the verse Titus 2:7-8 Click to read the verse Titus 2:7-8

2 Peter 2:2 - Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:2 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:2

1 Peter 3:2 - when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:2

1 Peter 3:1-2 - Wives and Husbands Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of the... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:1-2 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:1-2