^{18 Ref} Servants, be in subjection to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the wicked.

^{19 Ref} For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God.

^{20 Ref} For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if, when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.

^{21 Ref} For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you{TR reads "us" instead of "you"} an example, that you should follow his steps,