1 Peter 3:16
having a good conscience; so that when they speak evil against you, they may be put to shame who slander your good manner of life in Christ.
New Heart English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
17For it is better, if it is God's will, that you suffer for doing well than for doing evil.
Cross References
Matthew 5:11"Blessed are you when men insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Romans 9:1I tell the truth in Christ. I am not lying, my conscience testifying with me in the Holy Spirit,
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
1 Timothy 1:19holding faith and a good conscience; which some having thrust away made a shipwreck concerning the faith;
Titus 2:8and a sound message that cannot be condemned; that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are persuaded that we have a good conscience, desiring to live honorably 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 →