1 Peter 2:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. using: Gr. having" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:16 — KJV
“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. using: Gr. having”
— 1 Peter 2:16 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:16 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:16
“But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.”
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“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: thou...: Heb. eating thou shalt eat”
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“So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.”
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“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?”
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“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
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