1 Peter 2:18 (RSV) states:

"Servants, be submissive to your masters with all respect, not only to the kind and gentle but also to the overbearing."

Peter encourages Christians, especially servants, to remain respectful and obedient to their masters, even when those masters are harsh or difficult. This teaching aligns with the broader Christian principle of enduring suffering for righteousness' sake and following Christ’s example of humility and patience.