1 Peter 2:14 BBE

¹²  Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

¹³  Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,

¹⁴  And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.

¹⁵  Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:

¹⁶  As those who are free, not using your free position as a cover for wrongdoing, but living as the servants of God;