1 Peter 2:18

18 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and gentle, but also to those who are unreasonable.

I think this verse really belongs with the previous verse; when we are submissive to our masters (anyone who is in charge of us) we are serving God. For God has put our superiors over us. Even if they are harsh and unreasonable, they are put there for His purpose—for a good purpose (Rom. 8:28).It is never God’s will for those in charge of us to be harsh or mean; however, He will work their evil out for His, and our good, according to His sovereign will.