1 Peter 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:18 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:18 — KJV
“Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.”
— 1 Peter 2:18 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:18 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 2:18
“And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:18: servants, good, also
“Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:18: fear, good, also
“Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:18: fear, good, also
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. The fire...: or, A great fire”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:18: servants, only, also
“While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. fell: Heb. rushed”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:18: servants, only, also
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