Christians should live good lives wherever they go. ‘See your good behaviour’ describes how people watch Christians. People think about how Christians behave. They do this for a long time, perhaps for many months or years. Sometimes people may wrongly accuse Christians of doing bad things. Or they may say bad things about them. Christians must always behave well, so that God will receive honour.

‘When he comes to visit’. The Bible often refers to a visit by God. God ‘visits’ when he comes to comfort or deliver (Genesis 50:24), or to punish (Exodus 32:34). His final visit will be on the day of judgement. On that day, even people who have not obeyed God will have to agree that he was right (Revelation 11:13).

Obey rulers and leaders


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You must respect and obey everyone who has authority over other people in this world. This pleases God. A king is ruler over all his own people. v14 But obey other leaders, too, because God has appointed them. Their job is to punish people who do what is wrong. They also *praise people who do what is right. v15 God wants you to do what is right. If you do this, foolish people will stop saying wrong things about you. v16 Live as free people. But do not use your freedom as an excuse for wicked behaviour. Instead, live as those who are serving God. v17 Respect all people. Show special love to Christians. In everything, give honour to God. Respect the king.

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