In Context

14 or to rulers as sent by him, for vengeance on evildoers, and praise to them that do well.

15 Because so is the will of God, that by well-doing ye put to silence the ignorance of senseless men;

16 as free, and not as having liberty as a cloak of malice, but as God's bondmen.

17 Shew honour to all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the king.

18 Servants, be subject with all fear to your masters, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the ill-tempered.

19 For this is acceptable, if one, for conscience sake towards God, endure griefs, suffering unjustly.

1 Peter 2:17 in Other Translations