1 Peter 3:16
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, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.
having a good conscience. Thus, while you are spoken against as evildoers, they may be disappointed who curse your good way of life 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.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- a good
- 1 Peter 3:21; 1 Peter 2:19; Acts 24:16; Romans 9:1; 2 Corinthians 1:12; 2 Corinthians 4:2; 1 Timothy 1:5, 19; 2 Timothy 1:3; Hebrews 9:14; Hebrews 13:18
- whereas
- 1 Peter 2:12; Titus 2:8
- falsely
- Matthew 5:11
- good
- 1 Peter 3:1, 2