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1 Peter 3:16

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¶ Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

Having {G2192} a good {G18} conscience {G4893}; that {G2443}, whereas {G1722}{G3739} they speak evil {G2635} of you {G5216}, as {G5613} of evildoers {G2555}, they may be ashamed {G2617} that falsely accuse {G1908} your {G5216} good {G18} conversation {G391} in {G1722} Christ {G5547}.

keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are spoken against, those who abuse the good behavior flowing from your union with the Messiah may be put to shame.

keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.

having a good conscience; that, wherein ye are spoken against, they may be put to shame who revile your good manner of life in Christ.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Peter 2:12 (17 votes)

    Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by [your] good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

  • Hebrews 13:18 (13 votes)

    ¶ Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

  • 1 Peter 2:15 (11 votes)

    For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:

  • Titus 2:8 (10 votes)

    Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

  • Matthew 5:11 (6 votes)

    Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

  • 1 Peter 2:19 (5 votes)

    For this [is] thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.

  • 1 Timothy 1:5 (3 votes)

    ¶ Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and [of] a good conscience, and [of] faith unfeigned: