1 Peter 3:16

Being conscious that you have done no wrong; so that those who say evil things about your good way of life as Christians may be put to shame.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15But give honour to Christ in your hearts as your Lord; and be ready at any time when you are questioned about the hope which is in you, to give an answer in the fear of the Lord and without pride;

17Because if it is God's purpose for you to undergo pain, it is better to do so for well-doing than for evil-doing.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:11Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me.

Romans 9:1I say what is true in Christ, and not what is false, my mind giving witness with me in the Holy Spirit,

2 Corinthians 4:2And we have given up the secret things of shame, not walking in false ways, and not making use of the word of God with deceit; but by the revelation of what is true, as before God, we have the approval of every man's sense of right and wrong.

1 Timothy 1:19Keeping faith, and being conscious of well-doing; for some, by not doing these things, have gone wrong in relation to the faith:

Titus 2:8Saying true and right words, against which no protest may be made, so that he who is not on our side may be put to shame, unable to say any evil of us.

Hebrews 13:18Make prayers for us, for we are certain that our hearts are free from the sense of sin, desiring the right way of life in all things.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 3:9-16

Duties towards Friends and Enemies. ( a. d. 66.) 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12… Read the whole commentary →

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