1 Peter 3:16

having a good conscience, in order that, in whatsoever you are calumniated, those traducing your good deportment in Christ may be ashamed.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 sanctify the Lord Christ in your hearts: being always ready for an answer to every one asking you a reason for the hope which is in you, but with meekness and fear:

17For it is better, doing good, if the will of the Lord should will it, to suffer, rather than doing evil.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:11Blessed are ye when they may despise you, and shall persecute you, and may say all evil against you, falsifying, for my sake.

Romans 9:1I speak the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience bearing me witness in the Holy Ghost,

2 Corinthians 4:2but we lay aside the hidden things of disgrace, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but in the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men, before God.

1 Timothy 1:19having faith and a good conscience; which some having cast away have made shipwreck concerning the faith;

Titus 2:8the sound word, irrefutable, in order that the adversary may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say concerning us.

Hebrews 13:18Pray for us: for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, wishing in all things to deport ourselves in harmony with the beauty of holiness.

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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