The Danger of False Teachers But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you.

Advice for Elders and Young Men And now, a word to you who are elders in the churches. I, too, am an

Suffering for Being a Christian Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange

Living for God So then, since Christ suffered physical pain, you must arm yourselves with the same attitude he had, and be

Suffering for Doing Good Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you

All Christians Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters.

Wives In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the

Slaves You who are slaves must accept the authority of your masters with all respect. Do what they tell you—not only if

Respecting People in Authority For the Lord’s sake, respect all human authority—whether the king as head of state, or the officials he

Living Stones for God’s House So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind