1 Peter 3:16
keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you as evildoers may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
17For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
Cross References
Matthew 5:11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say every evil thing against you because of Me.
Romans 9:1I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 1:19holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
Titus 2:8and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
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 →